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chlorate
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chlorate

The anion of chloric acid (HClO4), or any salt containing this anion. Common chlorates are those of sodium, potassium, and magnesium.

In these compounds, chlorine has the the oxidation level +5. Chlorine compounds with different oxidation levels include the perchlorates (+7), chlorites (+3), hypochlorites (+1), and chlorides (−1).



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