Chlorite

Chlorite
The chlorite ion
The chlorite ion
Names
IUPAC name
Chlorite
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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EC Number
  • 215-285-9
UNII
  • InChI=1S/ClHO2/c2-1-3/h(H,2,3)/p-1
    Key: QBWCMBCROVPCKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
  • [O-][Cl+][O-]
Properties
ClO
2
Molar mass 67.452
Conjugate acid Chlorous acid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

The chlorite ion, or chlorine dioxide anion, is the halite with the chemical formula of ClO
2
. A chlorite (compound) is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in the oxidation state of +3. Chlorites are also known as salts of chlorous acid.