hypophosphorous acid
Definition
- Noun:
- A clear or yellow monobasic acid (H₃PO₂): A specific, relatively weak inorganic acid containing phosphorus in a low oxidation state. It is characterized by having only one replaceable hydrogen atom (monobasic).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hypophosphorous acid is used as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis.
- The laboratory stored a bottle of clear hypophosphorous acid.
- The formula for hypophosphorous acid is H₃PO₂.
Advanced Usage
- In specialized contexts: The term is primarily used in scientific, industrial, and laboratory settings, particularly in chemistry and materials science.
- Hypophosphorous acid finds application in electroless nickel plating processes.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypophosphite (noun): A salt or ester of hypophosphorous acid.
- Sodium hypophosphite is a common derivative.
Synonyms
- Phosphinic acid: This is an accepted alternative IUPAC name for the same compound, H₃PO₂.
Notes on Different Meanings
- This term has a single, precise scientific meaning. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.
Noun
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a clear or yellow monobasic acid (H3PO2)
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