Chapter 10, Problem 45SA

Summary Introduction

To review:

The synthesis of hypochlorite ion from oxygen (O₂) and chloride ion (Cl^- ).

Introduction:

Though reactive oxygen species are highly toxic to the body, they do serve various useful functions if produced in strictly controlled amounts. Such instances are known as respiratory bursts, and they result in the production of numerous unique ions and oxidizing agents, such as hypochlorite.