Question

Hypo chlorite radical is represented as $HCl{O}_2^{-}$.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Hypochlorite is an ion with the chemical formula $Cl{O}^{-}$. It combines with a number of cations to form hypochlorites, which may also be regarded as the salts of hypochlorous acid.

Hence, it is a false statement.