Chloric acid

Last updated: March 19, 2023

Chloric acid is an inorganic compound with formula HClO₃.

Table of contents

Names

List of substance names

Nomenclature

Name

Typical name: Chloric acid

Compositional nomenclature: Hydrogen chlorate

Additive nomenclature: Hydroxidodioxidochlorine

Hydrogen nomenclature: Hydrogen(trioxidochlorate)

Formulae and structures

List of formulae

Formula name

Formula

Typical formula: HClO₃

Molecular formula: HClO₃

Compositional formula: HClO₃

Structural formula

Structural formula with no lone pair

Other structural formulas

Lewis structure

Colored Lewis structure

Properties

List of substance properties

Item

Value

Name: Chloric acid

Formula: HClO₃

Appearance: Colorless aqueous solution

Odor: Odorless

Molar mass: 84.46 g/mol

Density: 1.282 g/cm³^[1]
Aqueous solution, 20°C, 40% solution

Melting point: –

Boiling point: –

Constituents

Constituent atoms

Atom	Name	Oxidation state	Number
H	Hydrogen	+1	1
Cl	Chlorine	+5	1
O	Oxygen	−2	3

Ratio of atoms

Atom	Atomic weight	Number	Atomic ratio	Weight ratio
H	1.008	1	20.00%	1.19%
Cl	35.45	1	20.00%	41.98%
O	15.999	3	60.00%	56.83%

Thermodynamic properties

Phase transition properties

Item

Value

Enthalpy of fusion: –

Enthalpy of vaporization: –

Enthalpy of vaporization at 25°C: –

Enthalpy of other transition: –

Standard thermodynamic properties

State	Standard enthalpy of formation Δ_fH° kJ · mol⁻¹	Standard Gibbs energy of formation Δ_fG° kJ · mol⁻¹	Standard molar entropy S° J · K⁻¹ · mol⁻¹	Standard molar heat capacity at constant pressure C_p° J · K⁻¹ · mol⁻¹
Ionized aqueous solution	−103.97^[2]	−7.95^[2]	162.3^[2]	–

Solubility

Qualitative solubility

Reactive

Miscible

Very soluble

Soluble: H₂OWater

Slightly soluble

Very slightly soluble

Insoluble

Hazards

GHS label^[3]

Item

Value

Hazard pictograms: GHS03: Flame on circle; GHS05: Corrosion

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements: H271: May cause fire or explosion strong oxidizer; H272: May intensify fire oxidizer; H290: May be corrosive to metal

Physical hazards^[3]

Classification	Category	Label	Hazard statement
Explosives	Classification not possible
Flammable gases	Not applicable
Aerosols	Not applicable
Oxidizing gases	Not applicable
Gases under pressure	Not applicable
Flammable liquids	Classification not possible
Flammable solids	Not applicable
Self reactive substances and mixtures	Not applicable
Pyrophoric liquids	Classification not possible
Pyrophoric solids	Not applicable
Self heating substances and mixtures	Classification not possible
Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases	Not applicable
Oxidizing liquids	Category 1	Danger	H271: May cause fire or explosion strong oxidizer
Oxidizing liquids	Category 2	Danger	H272: May intensify fire oxidizer
Oxidizing solids	Not applicable
Organic peroxides	Not applicable
Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals	Category 1	Warning	H290: May be corrosive to metal
Desensitized explosives	No data

Health hazards^[3]

Classification	Category	Label	Hazard statement
Acute oral toxicity	Classification not possible
Acute dermal toxicity	Classification not possible
Acute inhalation toxicity by gas	Not applicable
Acute inhalation toxicity by vapor	Classification not possible
Acute inhalation toxicity by dust or mist	Classification not possible
Skin corrosion irritation	Classification not possible
Serious eye damage eye irritation	Classification not possible
Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible
Skin sensitization	Classification not possible
Germ cell mutagenicity	Classification not possible
Carcinogenicity	Classification not possible
Reproductive toxicity	Classification not possible
Specific target organ toxicity single exposure	Classification not possible
Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure	Classification not possible
Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible

Environmental hazards^[3]

Classification	Category	Label	Hazard statement
Hazardous to the aquatic environment short term	Classification not possible
Hazardous to the aquatic environment long term	Classification not possible
Hazardous to the ozone layer	No data

Preparations

Reaction of nonmetal and water

The reaction of chlorine and water yields chloric acid and hydrogen chloride.

Reaction of chlorine and water ◆ Δ_rG 206.12 kJ/mol K 0.78 × 10⁻³⁶ pK 36.11: 3Cl₂Chlorine + 3H₂OWater
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HClO₃Chloric acid + 5HClHydrogen chloride

Electrolysis

Electrolysis of liquid can yield chloric acid.

Electrolysis of perchloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 1.14 kJ/mol K 0.63 × 10⁰ pK 0.20: 2HClO₄Perchloric acid
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2HClO₃Chloric acid + O₂↑Oxygen

Electrolysis of perchloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 164.9 kJ/mol K 0.13 × 10⁻²⁸ pK 28.89: 3HClO₄Perchloric acid
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3HClO₃Chloric acid + O₃↑Ozone

Chemical reactions

Electrolytic dissociation

Electrolytic dissociation of chloric acid yields hydrogen ion and chlorate ion.

Electrolytic dissociation of chloric acid: HClO₃Chloric acid
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H⁺Hydrogen ion + ClO₃⁻Chlorate ion

Reaction with base

The reaction of chloric acid and base yields salt.

Reaction of chloric acid and ammonia ◆ Δ_rG −52.81 kJ/mol K 1.79 × 10⁹ pK −9.25: HClO₃Chloric acid + NH₃Ammonia
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NH₄ClO₃Ammonium chlorate

Reaction of chloric acid and sodium hydroxide ◆ Δ_rG −79.87 kJ/mol K 9.83 × 10¹³ pK −13.99: HClO₃Chloric acid + NaOHSodium hydroxide
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NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction of chloric acid and potassium hydroxide ◆ Δ_rG −79.90 kJ/mol K 9.95 × 10¹³ pK −14.00: HClO₃Chloric acid + KOHPotassium hydroxide
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KClO₃Potassium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction of chloric acid and calcium hydroxide: 2HClO₃Chloric acid + Ca(OH)₂Calcium hydroxide
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Ca(ClO₃)₂Calcium chlorate + 2H₂OWater

Reaction of chloric acid and rubidium hydroxide ◆ Δ_rG −79.82 kJ/mol K 9.64 × 10¹³ pK −13.98: HClO₃Chloric acid + RbOHRubidium hydroxide
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RbClO₃Rubidium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction with basic oxide

The reaction of basic oxide and chloric acid yields salt and water.

Reaction of sodium oxide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −385.45 kJ/mol K 3.37 × 10⁶⁷ pK −67.53: Na₂OSodium oxide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction of potassium oxide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −481.6 kJ/mol K 2.36 × 10⁸⁴ pK −84.37: K₂OPotassium oxide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2KClO₃Potassium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction of calcium oxide and chloric acid: CaOCalcium oxide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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Ca(ClO₃)₂Calcium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction of rubidium oxide and chloric acid: Rb₂ORubidium oxide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2RbClO₃Rubidium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction of caesium oxide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −513.03 kJ/mol K 7.57 × 10⁸⁹ pK −89.88: Cs₂OCaesium oxide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2CsClO₃Caesium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction with salt of weak acid

The reaction of salt of weak acid and chloric acid yields salt of strong acid and weak acid.

Reaction of sodium dihydrogenphosphate and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −12.26 kJ/mol K 1.41 × 10² pK −2.15: NaH₂PO₄Sodium dihydrogenphosphate + HClO₃Chloric acid
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NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₃PO₄Phosphoric acid

Reaction of sodium hydrogenphosphate and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −53.34 kJ/mol K 2.21 × 10⁹ pK −9.34: Na₂HPO₄Sodium hydrogenphosphate + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₃PO₄Phosphoric acid

Reaction of sodium phosphate and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −123.7 kJ/mol K 4.69 × 10²¹ pK −21.67: Na₃PO₄Sodium phosphate + 3HClO₃Chloric acid
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3NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₃PO₄Phosphoric acid

Reaction of sodium chromate and chloric acid: Na₂CrO₄Sodium chromate + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₂CrO₄Chromic acid

Reaction of sodium metasilicate and chloric acid: Na₂SiO₃Sodium metasilicate + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + SiO₂Silicon dioxide + H₂OWater

Reaction with salt of volatile acid

The reaction of salt of volatile acid and chloric acid yields salt of non volatile acid and volatile acid.

Reaction of sodium fluoride and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 5.6 kJ/mol K 0.10 × 10⁰ pK 0.98: NaFSodium fluoride + HClO₃Chloric acid
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NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + HF↑Hydrogen fluoride

Reaction of sodium hydrogensulfide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −45.64 kJ/mol K 9.90 × 10⁷ pK −8.00: NaHSSodium hydrogensulfide + HClO₃Chloric acid
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NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₂S↑Hydrogen sulfide

Reaction of sodium sulfide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −119.2 kJ/mol K 7.64 × 10²⁰ pK −20.88: Na₂SSodium sulfide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + H₂S↑Hydrogen sulfide

Reaction of sodium chloride and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 35.94 kJ/mol K 0.51 × 10⁻⁶ pK 6.30: NaClSodium chloride + HClO₃Chloric acid
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NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + HCl↑Hydrogen chloride

Reaction of ammonium cyanide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −52.6 kJ/mol K 1.64 × 10⁹ pK −9.22: NH₄CNAmmonium cyanide + HClO₃Chloric acid
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NH₄ClO₃Ammonium chlorate + HCNHydrogen cyanide

Reaction with self-redoxing species

The reaction of self-redoxing species and chloric acid yields a variety of products.

Reaction of sodium hypochlorite and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −88.1 kJ/mol K 2.72 × 10¹⁵ pK −15.43: 3NaClOSodium hypochlorite + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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3NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + 2HCl↑Hydrogen chloride

Reaction of potassium hypochlorite and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −88.4 kJ/mol K 3.07 × 10¹⁵ pK −15.49: 3KClOPotassium hypochlorite + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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3KClO₃Potassium chlorate + 2HCl↑Hydrogen chloride

Reaction of calcium hypochlorite and chloric acid: 3Ca(ClO)₂Calcium hypochlorite + 4HClO₃Chloric acid
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3Ca(ClO₃)₂Calcium chlorate + 4HCl↑Hydrogen chloride

Reaction of sodium hypochlorite and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −298.2 kJ/mol K 1.75 × 10⁵² pK −52.24: 5NaClOSodium hypochlorite + 4HClO₃Chloric acid
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5NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + 2Cl₂↑Chlorine + 2H₂OWater

Reaction of potassium hypochlorite and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −298.6 kJ/mol K 2.05 × 10⁵² pK −52.31: 5KClOPotassium hypochlorite + 4HClO₃Chloric acid
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5KClO₃Potassium chlorate + 2Cl₂↑Chlorine + 2H₂OWater

Reaction with reducing species

The reaction of reducing species and chloric acid yields a variety of products.

Reaction of hydrogen and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −1494.9 kJ/mol K 7.86 × 10²⁶¹ pK −261.90: 5H₂Hydrogen + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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Cl₂Chlorine + 6H₂OWater

Reaction of hydrogen and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −851.5 kJ/mol K 1.50 × 10¹⁴⁹ pK −149.18: 3H₂Hydrogen + HClO₃Chloric acid
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HClHydrogen chloride + 3H₂OWater

Reaction of hydrogen sulfide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −1267.72 kJ/mol K 1.24 × 10²²² pK −222.09: 5H₂SHydrogen sulfide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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5SSulfur + Cl₂Chlorine + 6H₂OWater

Reaction of manganese and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −1570.12 kJ/mol K 1.18 × 10²⁷⁵ pK −275.07: 3MnManganese + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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3MnO₂Manganese(IV) oxide + 2HCl↑Hydrogen chloride

Reaction of tin and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −1733.5 kJ/mol K 4.97 × 10³⁰³ pK −303.70: 3SnTin + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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3SnO₂Tin(IV) oxide + 2HCl↑Hydrogen chloride

Reaction with oxidizable species

The reaction of oxidizable species and chloric acid yields a variety of products.

Reaction of potassium iodide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −163.7 kJ/mol K 4.78 × 10²⁸ pK −28.68: KIPotassium iodide + HClO₃Chloric acid
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KIO₃Potassium iodate + HCl↑Hydrogen chloride

Reaction of potassium iodide and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −204.3 kJ/mol K 6.19 × 10³⁵ pK −35.79: KIPotassium iodide + HClO₃Chloric acid
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KClPotassium chloride + HIO₃Iodic acid

Reaction with oxidizable species under acidic condition

The reaction of oxidizable species, chloric acid, and hydrogen ion yields a variety of products.

Reaction of copper and chloric acid under acidic condition ◆ Δ_rG −1079.42 kJ/mol K 1.28 × 10¹⁸⁹ pK −189.11: 5CuCopper + 2HClO₃Chloric acid + 10H⁺Hydrogen ion
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5Cu²⁺Copper(II) ion + Cl₂↑Chlorine + 6H₂OWater

Reaction of copper and chloric acid under acidic condition ◆ Δ_rG −907.07 kJ/mol K 8.16 × 10¹⁵⁸ pK −158.91: 10CuCopper + 2HClO₃Chloric acid + 10H⁺Hydrogen ion
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10Cu⁺Copper(I) ion + Cl₂↑Chlorine + 6H₂OWater

Reaction of potassium iodide and chloric acid under acidic condition ◆ Δ_rG −809.07 kJ/mol K 5.53 × 10¹⁴¹ pK −141.74: 10KIPotassium iodide + 2HClO₃Chloric acid + 10H⁺Hydrogen ion
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10K⁺Potassium ion + 5I₂Iodine + Cl₂↑Chlorine + 6H₂OWater

Reaction with oxidizing species

The reaction of chloric acid and oxidizing species yields a variety of products.

Reaction of chloric acid and oxygen ◆ Δ_rG −17.5 kJ/mol K 1.16 × 10³ pK −3.07: 2HClO₃Chloric acid + O₂Oxygen
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2HClO₄Perchloric acid

Reaction of chloric acid and potassium permanganate ◆ Δ_rG −274.7 kJ/mol K 1.33 × 10⁴⁸ pK −48.13: 3HClO₃Chloric acid + 2KMnO₄Potassium permanganate
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2KClO₄Potassium perchlorate + HClO₄Perchloric acid + 2MnO₂Manganese(IV) oxide + H₂OWater

Reaction of chloric acid and potassium permanganate ◆ Δ_rG −274.7 kJ/mol K 1.33 × 10⁴⁸ pK −48.13: 5HClO₃Chloric acid + 2KMnO₄Potassium permanganate
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3HClO₄Perchloric acid + 2MnO₂Manganese(IV) oxide + 2KClO₃Potassium chlorate + H₂OWater

Reaction of chloric acid and nitric acid ◆ Δ_rG −17.48 kJ/mol K 1.15 × 10³ pK −3.06: 5HClO₃Chloric acid + 2HNO₃Nitric acid
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5HClO₄Perchloric acid + N₂↑Nitrogen + H₂OWater

Reaction of chloric acid and nitric acid ◆ Δ_rG 60.1 kJ/mol K 0.30 × 10⁻¹⁰ pK 10.53: HClO₃Chloric acid + HNO₃Nitric acid
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HClO₄Perchloric acid + HNO₂Nitrous acid

Reaction with hardly oxidizable species

The reaction of hardly oxidizable species and chloric acid yields a variety of products.

Reaction of hydrogen chloride and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −47.30 kJ/mol K 1.93 × 10⁸ pK −8.29: 5HClHydrogen chloride + HClO₃Chloric acid
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3Cl₂Chlorine + 3H₂OWater

Reaction of sodium chloride and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −47.22 kJ/mol K 1.87 × 10⁸ pK −8.27: 5NaClSodium chloride + 6HClO₃Chloric acid
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5NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + 3Cl₂↑Chlorine + 3H₂OWater

Reaction of hydrogen chloride and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 123.1 kJ/mol K 0.27 × 10⁻²¹ pK 21.57: 4HClHydrogen chloride + 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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3Cl₂ODichlorine monoxide + 3H₂OWater

Reaction of sodium chloride and chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 299.7 kJ/mol K 0.31 × 10⁻⁵² pK 52.51: 5NaClSodium chloride + 4HClO₃Chloric acid
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5NaClO₂Sodium chlorite + 2Cl₂↑Chlorine + 2H₂OWater

Reaction with oxidizing species under acidic condition

The reaction of chloric acid, oxidizing species, and hydrogen ion yields a variety of products.

Reaction of chloric acid and potassium permanganate under acidic condition ◆ Δ_rG −276.0 kJ/mol K 2.25 × 10⁴⁸ pK −48.35: 5HClO₃Chloric acid + 2KMnO₄Potassium permanganate + 6H⁺Hydrogen ion
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5HClO₄Perchloric acid + 2Mn²⁺Manganese(II) ion + 3H₂OWater + 2K⁺Potassium ion

Reaction of chloric acid and potassium permanganate under acidic condition ◆ Δ_rG −274.7 kJ/mol K 1.33 × 10⁴⁸ pK −48.13: 3HClO₃Chloric acid + 2KMnO₄Potassium permanganate + 2H⁺Hydrogen ion
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3HClO₄Perchloric acid + 2MnO₂Manganese(IV) oxide + H₂OWater + 2K⁺Potassium ion

Reaction with hardly oxidizable species under acidic condition

The reaction of hardly oxidizable species, chloric acid, and hydrogen ion yields a variety of products.

Reaction of sodium chloride and chloric acid under acidic condition ◆ Δ_rG −47.30 kJ/mol K 1.93 × 10⁸ pK −8.29: 5NaClSodium chloride + HClO₃Chloric acid + 5H⁺Hydrogen ion
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5Na⁺Sodium ion + 3Cl₂↑Chlorine + 3H₂OWater

Reaction of sodium chloride and chloric acid under acidic condition ◆ Δ_rG −519.64 kJ/mol K 1.09 × 10⁹¹ pK −91.04: 55NaClSodium chloride + 53HClO₃Chloric acid + 13H⁺Hydrogen ion
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42NaClO₃Sodium chlorate + 13Na⁺Sodium ion + 33Cl₂↑Chlorine + 33H₂OWater

Reaction of gold and chloric acid under acidic condition: 10AuGold + 6HClO₃Chloric acid + 30H⁺Hydrogen ion
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10Au³⁺Gold(III) ion + 3Cl₂↑Chlorine + 18H₂OWater

Reaction of gold and chloric acid under acidic condition: 10AuGold + 2HClO₃Chloric acid + 10H⁺Hydrogen ion
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10Au⁺Gold(I) ion + Cl₂↑Chlorine + 6H₂OWater

Electrolysis of aqueous solution

Electrolysis of aqueous chloric acid yields a variety of products.

Electrolysis of aqueous chloric acid without water as reactant ◆ Δ_rG 12.48 kJ/mol K 0.65 × 10⁻² pK 2.19: 8HClO₃Chloric acid
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6HClO₄Perchloric acid + Cl₂↑Chlorine + H₂↑Hydrogen

Electrolysis of aqueous chloric acid without water as reactant ◆ Δ_rG 15.90 kJ/mol K 0.16 × 10⁻² pK 2.79: 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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Cl₂↑Chlorine + 3O₂↑Oxygen + H₂↑Hydrogen

Electrolysis of aqueous chloric acid with water as oxidizing agent ◆ Δ_rG 236.56 kJ/mol K 0.36 × 10⁻⁴¹ pK 41.44: HClO₃Chloric acid + H₂OWater
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HClO₄Perchloric acid + H₂↑Hydrogen

Electrolysis of water ◆ Δ_rG 474.258 kJ/mol K 0.82 × 10⁻⁸³ pK 83.09: 2H₂OWater
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2H₂↑Hydrogen + O₂↑Oxygen

Electrolysis of aqueous chloric acid with water as reducing agent ◆ Δ_rG 289.1 kJ/mol K 0.22 × 10⁻⁵⁰ pK 50.65: 2HClO₃Chloric acid + 3H₂OWater
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Cl₂O↑Dichlorine monoxide + 4H₂O₂Hydrogen peroxide

Decomposition

Decomposition of chloric acid yields a variety of products.

Decomposition of chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 122.9 kJ/mol K 0.29 × 10⁻²¹ pK 21.53: 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2ClO₂↑Chlorine dioxide + H₂O₂Hydrogen peroxide

Decomposition of chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG −72.0 kJ/mol K 4.11 × 10¹² pK −12.61: HClO₃Chloric acid
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HClOHypochlorous acid + O₂↑Oxygen

Decomposition of chloric acid ◆ Δ_rG 27.7 kJ/mol K 0.14 × 10⁻⁴ pK 4.85: 2HClO₃Chloric acid
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2HClO₂Chlorous acid + O₂↑Oxygen

References

List of references

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James G. Speight (2017)
Lange's Handbook of Chemistry, 17th edition
https://www.accessengineeringlibrary.com/content/book/9781259586095
McGraw Hill Education
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- ^ Density, 1.282 g/cm³ - p.45
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Janiel J. Reed (1989)
The NBS Tables of Chemical Thermodynamic Properties: Selected Values for Inorganic and C1 and C2 Organic Substances in SI Units
https://doi.org/10.18434/M32124
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Citation list
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Chemical Management Center
GHS Classification Results
https://www.nite.go.jp/chem/english/ghs/all_fy_e.html
National Institute of Technology and Evaluation
Citation list

Δ_rG	206.12 kJ/mol
K	0.78 × 10⁻³⁶
pK	36.11

Δ_rG	1.14 kJ/mol
K	0.63 × 10⁰
pK	0.20

Δ_rG	164.9 kJ/mol
K	0.13 × 10⁻²⁸
pK	28.89

Δ_rG	−52.81 kJ/mol
K	1.79 × 10⁹
pK	−9.25

Chloric acid

Names

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Formulae and structures

List of formulae

Properties

List of substance properties

Constituents

Constituent atoms

Ratio of atoms

Thermodynamic properties

Phase transition properties

Standard thermodynamic properties

Solubility

Qualitative solubility

Hazards

GHS label[3]

Physical hazards[3]

Health hazards[3]

Environmental hazards[3]

Preparations

Reaction of nonmetal and water

Electrolysis

Chemical reactions

Electrolytic dissociation

Reaction with base

Reaction with basic oxide

Reaction with salt of weak acid

Reaction with salt of volatile acid

Reaction with self-redoxing species

Reaction with reducing species

Reaction with oxidizable species

Reaction with oxidizable species under acidic condition

Reaction with oxidizing species

Reaction with hardly oxidizable species

Reaction with oxidizing species under acidic condition

Reaction with hardly oxidizable species under acidic condition

Electrolysis of aqueous solution

Decomposition

References

List of references

Related substances

Chlorine oxoacid

Chlorate

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Physical hazards^[3]

Health hazards^[3]

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