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.

Related pages
Iodine monochloride
Iodine trifluoride

Category:Iodine compounds
Category:Oxyanions