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Is KClO2 neutral

Updated: 4/28/2022
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No, KClO2 will dissociate in water: KClO2 → K+ + ClO2-

The ClO2- ion will remove protons from the solution (ClO2- + H2O → HClO2 + OH-) and leave hydroxide ions, making the solution basic.

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