The Atomic Structure of Iodate

Iodate is one of the common oxyanions of iodine. The oxidation number of iodine is +1, while the iodate ion is +5. Compared to iodide, iodate is much more stable.Iodate is an inorganic anion that is strongly hydrating and binds to water by drawing in oxygen atoms from nearby molecules. Its shape and structure are…