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  • Sodium Hypochlorite Structural Formula & Explanation
    The structural formula for sodium hypochlorite is:

    Na-O-Cl

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Na: Represents the sodium atom.

    * O: Represents the oxygen atom.

    * Cl: Represents the chlorine atom.

    The single line between each atom represents a single covalent bond.

    Important Note: This is a simplified representation. In reality, the hypochlorite ion (OCl-) is a more complex structure with resonance forms. However, the simple linear structure shown above is sufficient for most purposes.

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