Peroxonitrous acid is an unstable intermediate formed in the oxidation of HNO2 by H2O2. "Peroxonitrous acid has the same formula as nitric acid, HNO3." Answer whether the above statement is true or false.If true enter 1, else 0.
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Solution
The correct answer is 1.
Peroxonitrous acid is an unstable intermediate formed in the oxidation of HNO2 by H2O2.
Peroxonitrous acid is a weak acid with formula of HNO3 or HOONO and acts as a powerful oxidising agent.