On the mixing of hypochlorous acid and glycolic acid
The nature of worldly substances is subtle and difficult to measure. If you want to know whether hypochlorous acid and glycolic acid can be mixed, you must investigate the properties of the two in detail.

Hypochlorous acid has strong oxidizing properties. In its molecular structure, chlorine is positive monovalent and has the ability to capture electrons. It is often used for bleaching and sterilization. Glycolic acid contains carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, which are acidic and have certain reducing properties, because the hydroxyl groups can be oxidized.

If the two are mixed, the strong oxidizing properties of hypochlorous acid may react with the reducing properties of glycolic acid. From the perspective of chemical principles, hypochlorous acid can oxidize the hydroxyl groups of glycolic acid, causing the carbon chain structure to change. However, the intensity of this reaction and the product vary depending on the concentration of the two, the ambient temperature, the pH, etc.

When the concentration is appropriate, or the reaction is slow, the hydroxyl group is oxidized to a carbonyl group to form a new organic acid. If the concentration is too high, the reaction may be rapid, with the appearance of heat and gas production, the product is more complex, or carbon dioxide escapes, and may form unstable intermediate products, which are easy to decompose or further react.

Therefore, in order to know the exact mixing of the two, rigorous experiments are required. During the experiment, when the temperature is controlled, the pH is measured, and the dropper is used to slowly mix the two, observe the changes in their color, smell, bubbles, etc., and then use chemical analysis methods, such as spectral analysis and chromatographic analysis, to determine the product.

In conclusion, the mixing of hypochlorous acid and glycolic acid is complex, and the results and effects of its mixing cannot be rashly judged without the investigation of the combination of reasons and facts.