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The formula for calcium chlorite is

1. (a) Ca(ClO₂)₂
2. (b) Ca(ClO₃)₂
3. (c) CaClO₂
4. (d) Ca(ClO₂)₂

Correct answer: (a) Ca(ClO₂)₂

Solution

Calcium chlorite contains the chlorite ion (ClO₂⁻), and since calcium has a +2 charge, two chlorite ions are needed to balance the charge, resulting in the formula Ca(ClO₂)₂.

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