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Nitrous Acid

Description

Nitrous acid is a chemical compound with the formula HNO2. It is a weak and unstable acid that exists only in dilute solutions or as nitrite salts. Nitrous acid is commonly used in various industrial and laboratory applications.

Sample Sentences

• The laboratory technician handled nitrous acid with utmost care due to its instability.
• Nitrous acid is often employed as a reducing agent in chemical reactions.
• Exposure to high concentrations of nitrous acid can lead to respiratory issues.
• The nitrous acid level in the water sample was measured using spectroscopy techniques.

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