Chemistry:Silver hypochlorite

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Silver hypochlorite
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Names
Other names
Argentous hypochlorite, silver(I) hypochlorite
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Properties
AgClO
Molar mass 159.32 g·mol−1
very soluble
Related compounds
Other anions
Silver chloride, silver chlorite, silver chlorate, silver perchlorate
Other cations
Copper hypochlorite
Related compounds
Silver hypobromite, silver hypoiodite
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Silver hypochlorite is an ionic compound of silver and the polyatomic ion hypochlorite.[1] The chemical formula is AgClO.[2] The compound is very unstable and rapidly decomposes.[3]

Synthesis

[math]\ce{ 12Cl + 3Ag2O + 3H2O -> 6AgCl + 6HClO }[/math]
[math]\ce{ 6HClO + 3Ag2O -> 3H2O + 6AgClO }[/math]
[math]\ce{ HClO + AgNO3 -> AgClO + HNO3 }[/math]

Chemical properties

Silver hypochlorite is very unstable, and its solution will soon disproportionate into silver chlorate and silver chloride:

[math]\ce{ 3AgClO -> AgClO3 + 2AgCl }[/math]

If the AgClO solution is heated to 60 °C, it will rapidly disproportionate. Adding silver oxide stabilizes the solution.[3][dubious ]

References

  1. Comey, Arthur Messinger (1896) (in en). A Dictionary of Chemical Solubilities; Inorganic. Macmillan and Company. p. 180. https://books.google.com/books?id=S5QMAQAAIAAJ&dq=Silver+hypochlorite&pg=PA180. Retrieved 10 March 2023. 
  2. "silver hypochlorite" (in en). chemsrc.com. https://www.chemsrc.com/en/cas/475461-52-0_1274065.html. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Massey, A. G.; Thompson, N. R.; Johnson, B. F. G. (6 June 2016) (in en). The Chemistry of Copper, Silver and Gold: Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies. Elsevier. p. 108. ISBN 978-1-4831-8169-1. https://books.google.com/books?id=GuxPDAAAQBAJ&dq=Silver+hypochlorite&pg=PA108. Retrieved 10 March 2023. 
  4. Stas, J. A. (1867). "On the Action of Chlorine on Carbonate of Silver" (in en). The Chemical News and Journal of Physical Science: A Journal of Practical Chemistry in All Its Applications to Pharmacy, Arts, and Manufacturers. American Reprint: 173. https://books.google.com/books?id=ePHNAAAAMAAJ&dq=Silver+hypochlorite&pg=PA173. Retrieved 10 March 2023. 
  5. "Silver Hypochlorite: Formula, Solubility & Molar Mass". study.com. https://study.com/academy/lesson/silver-hypochlorite-formula-solubility-molar-mass.html.