?The hypochlorite ion, \(\mathrm{ClO}^{-}\), acts as a weak base. (a) Is

Chapter 16, Problem 16.68

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The hypochlorite ion, \(\mathrm{ClO}^{-}\), acts as a weak base.

(a) Is \(\mathrm{ClO}^{-}\) a stronger or weaker base than hydroxylamine?

(b) When \(\mathrm{ClO}^{-}\) acts as a base, which atom, Cl or O, acts as the proton acceptor?

(c) Can you use formal charges to rationalize your answer to part (b)?

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