What is Periodate?
'''Periodate''' is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is either IO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup> (metaperiodate) or IO<sub>6</sub><sup>5-</sup> (orthoperiodate). They are the [[salt]]s of [[periodic acid]]. The iodine is in its +7 [[oxidation state]]. Periodates are similar to [[perchlorate]]s. They are strong [[oxidizing agent]]s. [[Sodium periodate]] is the most common periodate. ==Related pages== *[[Iodate]] *[[Hypoiodite]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Iodine compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]