CHLORIC ACID

Chloric acid is a strong acid like nitric acid. This is an inorganic oxoacid of chlorine. It is reactive to prepare some chlorate salts as well as other chemical products, as it is a precursor of chlorate salts. It is used as a reagent in the making of several chemicals. It is a colorless liquid.  if heated above 40°C, it decomposes and forms explosive chlorine dioxide gas.

It is an oxidizing agent. Coming in contact with combustible materials enhances the burning to ignite. Chloric acid is corrosive to tissues and metals and a conjugate acid of chlorate. It has a molecular shape as pyramidal. The salt is formed by one chloric anion and a hydrogen proton. The chlorine atom has an electron pair that forms a pyramidal structure. Thermodynamically, Chloric acid is unstable concerning disproportionation. But it is stable in cold aqueous solution up to a concentration of approximately 30%. Its odor is pungent. It may explode from contamination under some conditions. Its containers may explode if heated. Inhalation, contact (skin, eyes), and ingestion of substance may cause severe injury, burns, or even death. Fire may produce irritating, and toxic gases. Another hazard is that runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

It is self-reactive. it reacts with vigor and even explodes with other metal sulfides, also, arsenic sulfide and concentrated solutions of chloric acid react with incandescence.

• It is used to prepare chloride salts together with other chlorine species.
• It is also an oxidizing agent.
• Due to its oxidizer characteristics, it should be used very carefully and must avoid contact with other chemical compounds.
• It easily reacts, oxidizing many compounds, as chloric acid is a strong acid.

Chloric acid, HClO3, is a strong acid primarily known for its oxidizing properties. It readily donates a proton in solution, making it corrosive and capable of reacting with various materials. It’s a key precursor in the synthesis of perchlorates and chlorates, often used in explosives and rocket propellants.

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