What is Hypoiodite?
'''Hypoiodite''' is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is IO<sup>-</sup>. It is very unstable. It easily [[disproportionation|disproportionates]] to [[iodide]] and [[iodate]]. It is made by reacting [[iodine]] with a [[base (chemistry)|base]]. The iodine is in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. It is the [[salt]] of [[hypoiodous acid]]. ==Related pages== *[[Iodine monochloride]] *[[Iodine trifluoride]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Iodine compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]