What is Hypobromous acid?
'''Hypobromous acid''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It is also an [[acid]]. Its chemical formula is HBrO. It contains [[hydrogen]] and [[hypobromite]] [[ion]]s. It is a weak and unstable acid. It is similar to [[hypochlorous acid]]. It [[disproportionation|disproportionates]] into [[bromate]] and [[bromide]] when heated or left to dry. It is made when [[bromine]] is added to warm water. It can kill many bacteria and [[deodorant|deodorize]]. It works very well when it is with hypochlorous acid. ==Related pages== *[[Bromous acid]] *[[Bromic acid]] *[[Perbromic acid]] [[Category:Acids]] [[Category:Bromine compounds]]