Agclo Compound Name

AgClO is a chemical compound composed of the elements silver (Ag), chlorine (Cl), and oxygen (O). Its systematic name is silver(I) hypochlorite, indicating that it contains one silver ion with a +1 charge and one hypochlorite ion (ClO-) with a -1 charge.

The molecular formula for AgClO is AgClO, which indicates that it contains one silver atom, one chlorine atom, and one oxygen atom. The silver ion has a +1 charge while the hypochlorite ion has a -1 charge, resulting in an overall neutral compound.

AgClO is a white or pale yellow solid that is soluble in water. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and can decompose explosively under certain conditions. It is primarily used in analytical chemistry as a reagent for the detection of organic compounds, particularly aldehydes and ketones.

In addition to its systematic name, AgClO may also be referred to as silver hypochlorite or silver(I) chlorate(I) oxide.