Chlorous acid
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| Chlorous acid | |
|---|---|
| Image:Chlorous acid.jpg | |
| General | |
| Systematic name | Chlorous acid |
| Molecular formula | HClO2 |
| Molar mass | 68.46 g/mol |
| Properties | |
| Acidity (pKa) | 1.96 |
Chlorous acid is the chemical compound with the formula HClO2. The pure substance is unstable, but chlorites salts such as sodium chlorite are stable conjugate bases derived from this acid. These salts are sometimes used in the production of chlorine dioxide.
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