Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of ammonia and hypochlorous acid are combined.

Answer 1

Hypochlorous is a weak acid, so it is present in water as HClO(aq). Ammonia reacts by synthesis (or formation of ammonium as a proton acceptor base) rather than by double displacement like hydroxide bases:

NH₃(aq) + HClO(aq) → NH₄ClO(aq) (All ammonium salts are soluble is a usual rule)

NH₃(aq) + HClO(aq) → NH₄⁺(aq) + ClO^-(aq) (net ionic form)

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