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The chemical formula of hypoiodous acid is __________

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The chemical formula of hypoiodous acid is __________

(a) H2IO

(b) H2I

(c) HIO

(d) HI2

I had been asked this question during an internship interview.

The origin of the question is Iodine, Bromine and Ozone Treatment topic in division Properties of Disinfection of Environmental Engineering

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The correct option is (c) HIO

For explanation I would say: The chemical formula of hypoiodous acid is HIO which is formed by the reaction of iodine with water and its chemical equation is I2 + H2O <=> HIO + H^+ + I^+.

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