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Dithionic acid
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Dithionic acid, H2S2O6, is the inorganic compound with the formula H2S2O6. It is the doubly protonated derivative of dithionate, a well-characterized dianion. Dithionic acid is mainly observed and characterized as an aqueous solution.[3]
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dithionic acid[1] | |
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hypodisulfuric acid | |
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H2S2O6 | |
Molar mass | 162.14 g mol−1 |
Acidity (pKa) | −3.4 (estimated)[2] |
Conjugate base | Dithionate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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