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Is HOCl the same as HClO?

Yes, HOCl and HClO are exactly same. This is molecular formula of hypochlorus acid.

It is an oxyacid of chlorine molecule.  

It is a weak acid which gives:

It is also known as Hydrogen hypochlorite or Chlorine hydroxide as per given molecular formula.  

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Updated on January 17, 2022
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