hypochlorous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hypochlorous
Example Sentences
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Based on formal charge considerations, which of the following would likely be the correct arrangement of atoms in hypochlorous acid: HOCl or OClH?
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
The chlorine reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which oxidizes colored substances to colorless ones.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
This disproportionation is incomplete, so chlorine water is an equilibrium mixture of chlorine molecules, hypochlorous acid molecules, hydronium ions, and chloride ions.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
The solution’s main active ingredient is hypochlorous acid—a naturally occurring molecule in the human body that fights infection.
From Forbes • Jul. 22, 2014
Bleaching powder bleaches by having its hypochlorous acid set free, which in turn gives up oxygen, being converted into hydrochloric acid.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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