classify-ocl-as-a-basic-or-neutral-anion-if-it-is-a-basic-anion-write-a-chemical

Question

Classify OCl⁻ as a basic or neutral anion. If it is a basic anion, write a chemical equation showing how it acts as a base in an aqueous solution.

Accepted Answer

Basic; OCl⁻(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ HOCl(aq) + OH⁻(aq)

Answer

Basic; OCl⁻(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ HCl(aq) + 2 OH⁻(aq)

Answer

Neutral;