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Which acid has the formula HNO2?
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Which acid has the formula HNO2?

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If it was HNO3 then it would be Nitric Acid (ic)

But it is HNO2 and that is Nitrous Acid (ous)

The less joiners is ''OUS''

The more joiners is ''IC'' .

Finally the answer is Nitrous acid.

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