Sodium chlorate, an ingredient in many common herbicides, has sodium, chlorine and oxygen atoms in the ratio 1:1:3. What is the correct formula for sodium chlorate?

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The correct formula for sodium chlorate should have the symbols for sodium (Na), chlorine (Cl), and oxygen (O) arranged in the ratio of 1:1:3, which is represented by the formula NaClO3. A is incorrect because it uses the incorrect abbreviation for sodium (it should be Na, not COS) and has an extra "1U1B0" at the end. B is incorrect because it uses the incorrect abbreviation for chlorine (it should be Cl, not So) and has an extra "1U1B0" at the end. D is incorrect because it is not a valid response.

Sodium Chlorate, an Ingredient in Many Common Herbicides, Has Sodium