. Write the chemical properties of Hypo-Chlorous Acid

Best Answer

i. It is a weak acid. Its concentrated solution is yellow in colour while dilute solution is colourless. 

ii. It is unstable and decomposes.

iii. It dissolves magnesium with evolution of hydrogen

iv. With alkalies, it forms salts called hypochlorites.

v. It acts as a powerful oxidising and bleaching agent. This is due to release of nascent oxygen easily.