Other Oxyanions
If a Roman numeral in brackets follows the word "chlorate", this indicates the oxyanion contains chlorine in the indicated oxidation state, namely:
| Common name | Stock name | Oxidation state | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypochlorite | Chlorate(I) | +1 | ClO- 1 |
| Chlorite | Chlorate(III) | +3 | ClO- 2 |
| Chlorate | Chlorate(V) | +5 | ClO- 3 |
| Perchlorate | Chlorate(VII) | +7 | ClO- 4 |
Using this convention, "chlorate" means any chlorine oxyanion. Commonly, "chlorate" refers only to chlorine in the +5 oxidation state.
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