hypochlorous acid

Noun

Meaning

a weak unstable acid known only in solution and in its salts; used as a bleaching agent and as an oxidizing agent

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The acid forms of these anions are hypochlorous acid (HOCl), chlorous acid (HClO 2), chloric acid (HClO 3 ) and perchloric acid (HClO 4 ), respectively. Source: Internet

When chlorine is inhaled at concentrations greater than 30 ppm, it reacts with water and cellular fluid, producing hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hypochlorous acid (HClO). Source: Internet

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