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noun - a gaseous element
CHLOROUS - Chlorous acid is an inorganic compound with the formula HClO2. It is a weak acid. Chlorine has oxidation state +3 in this acid. The pure substance i...
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| A weak acid with oxidizing properties, formed when chlorine dioxide dissolves in water. |
| Of a compound, containing chlorine with a lower oxidation number than equivalent chloric compounds especially having an oxidation number of 3. |
| Relating to, or resembling, the electronegative character of chlorine hence, electronegative opposed to basylous or zincous. |
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| Chlorous acid is an inorganic compound with the formula HClO2. It is a weak acid. Chlorine has oxidation state +3 in this acid. The pure substance is unstable, disproportionating to hypochlorous acid (Cl oxidation state +1) and chloric acid (Cl oxidation state +5):* 2 HClO2 → HClO + HClO3Although the acid is difficult to obtain in pure substance, the conjugate base, chlorite, derived from this acid is stable. One example of a salt of this anion is the well-known sodium chlorite. This and related salts are sometimes used in the production of chlorine dioxide. * * |