What is Hypoiodous acid?
'''Hypoiodous acid''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It is also an [[acid]]. Its chemical formula is HIO. It has [[hydrogen]] and [[hypoiodite]] [[ion]]s in it. ==Properties== Hypoiodous acid is very unstable. It easily [[disproportionation|disproportionates]] to [[iodine]] and [[iodic acid]]. It is a [[disinfectant]] and [[oxidizing agent]]. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting [[mercury(II) oxide]] with iodine. ==Uses== It is too unstable to be used, although people think that this is what makes iodine a disinfectant. ==Related pages== *[[Iodic acid]] *[[Periodic acid]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Acids]] [[Category:Iodine compounds]]