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Amines

Introduction to amines AminesĀ  are organic functional group where one of more hydrogen atoms of ammonia (NH3) are replaced by alkyl or aryl groups. When alkyl group is attached with ammonia it is known as alkylamines and when aryl group is attached it is known as arylamine. When both groups are present in amine, it … Read more

Nitrous acid

Definition of nitrous acid Nitrous acid (HNO2) is an unstable weak acid available in cold acidic solution or in the form of its salts or esters. Nitrous acid decomposes to form nitric oxide (NO) and nitric acid (HNO3). Structure Nitrous acid is a planar molecule where two oxygen atoms attached with one nitrogen atom by … Read more