What is the chemical formula for perchloric acid?

Answer by  jkellum (21)

Perchloric acid is a strong acid comparable in strength to sulfuric and nitric acids. It is also a strong oxidizer, much like nitric acid. Due to it's high oxygen content, it is used in rocket fuel and has the chemical formula HClO4.

Answer by  ScottHorn (232)

Perchloric acid is HClO4 (1 hydrogen, 1 Chlorine, 4 oxygen). Perchloric acid is dangerous, and can form explosive compounds in the presence or certain other chemicals. It is primarily used in the manufacture of rocket fuels.