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Revision as of 00:32, 7 April 2012
Selenous acid, also known as selenious acid, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is H2SO3. It is an acid. It contains hydrogen and selenite ions.
Properties
Selenous acid is a weak acid. It can be heated to make selenium dioxide. It is more stable than sulfurous acid. It can be crystallized as a white solid. It is a weak oxidizing agent. It reacts with bases to make selenites.
Preparation
It is made by dissolving selenium dioxide in water.
Uses
It is used in the bluing of steel. It is used in the making of organic compounds.
Safety
Selenous acid is very toxic. Just ingesting a small amount can kill you.