HXOy
HXOy is a generic chemical notation used to denote a hydrogen–oxygen compound with a fixed stoichiometric ratio of hydrogen to oxygen, x to y. It is not the name of a single substance, but a schematic label used in theoretical discussions, reaction networks, and computational models to examine how different x:y ratios influence properties and reactivity.
In concrete terms, HXOy can represent a range of species. Water corresponds to H2O (x=2, y=1). Hydrogen
The concept is primarily useful for organizing and comparing families of hydrogen–oxygen species rather than for
Limitations include the lack of structural detail in the generic formula. To fully specify a compound, one