The hypochlorite ion, ClO-, acts as a weak base. (a) Is ClO-stronger or weaker base than hydroxylamine? (b) WhenClO- acts as a base, which atom, Cl or O, acts as the protonacceptor? (c) Can you use formal charges to rationalize youranswer to part (b)?

The hypochlorite ion, ClO-, acts as a weak base. (a) Is ClO-stronger or weaker base than hydroxylamine? (b) WhenClO- acts as a base, which atom, Cl or O, acts as the protonacceptor? (c) Can you use formal charges to rationalize youranswer to part (b)?

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The hypochlorite ion, ClO^-, acts as a weak base. (a) Is ClO^-
stronger or weaker base than hydroxylamine? (b) When
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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