Hypoiodite

Hypoiodite is an ion. Its chemical formula is IO^-. It is very unstable. It easily disproportionates to iodide and iodate. It is made by reacting iodine with a base. The iodine is in its +1 oxidation state. It is the salt of hypoiodous acid.

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