The formula name for KIO2 is Potassium Iodate.
Potassium Iodate is an inorganic compound that contains potassium (K), iodine (I), and oxygen (O). In this compound, one potassium atom is bonded with one iodine atom and two oxygen atoms. It is often used in various applications, including food industry as a food additive and in laboratories for chemical synthesis. The ‘IO3‘ ion in KIO2 indicates that iodine is in a +5 oxidation state. This makes potassium iodate an important compound in both chemistry and nutrition.