Which selection is the correct formula for the chlorate ion?
A
Cl−
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B
ClO−
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C
ClO−2
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D
ClO−3
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E
ClO−4
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Solution
The correct option is DClO−3 The correct formula for the chlorate ion is ClO−3 The formula ClO− represents hypochlorite ion. The formula ClO−2 represents chlorite ion. The formula ClO−4 represents perchlorate ion.