The #chlorite ion, or chlorine dioxide anion, is the halite with the chemical formula of #ClO−
2. A chlorite (compound) is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in the oxidation state of +3. Chlorites are also known as salts of #chlorousacid.
2. A chlorite (compound) is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in the oxidation state of +3. Chlorites are also known as salts of #chlorousacid.
