Write the ionization equation for hypochlorous acid, HClO, dissolved in water.

HClO (l) → H⁺ (aq) + ClO⁻ (aq)

proton and hypochlorite.

Explanation:

HClO (Hypochlorous acid)

This is a weak acid that can be dissociated as this:

HClO (l) → H⁺ (aq) + ClO⁻ (aq)

proton and hypochlorite.

It is a weak acid, so it can adopt a Ka for its equilibrium

HClO + H₂O ⇄ H₃O⁺ + ClO⁻ Ka

Molar mass = 52.46 g/m