Peroxynitric acid

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Peroxynitric acid
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Hydroxy nitrate
Systematic IUPAC name
Hydroxy nitrate [1] [2] [3]
Identifiers
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  • [N+](=O)([O-])OO
Properties
HNO4
Molar mass 79.01224 g/mol
Conjugate base Peroxynitrate
Related compounds
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Peroxynitric acid or peroxonitric acid is a chemical compound with the formula HNO
4
. It is an oxyacid of nitrogen, after peroxynitrous acid.

Contents

Preparation

Peroxynitrate, the conjugate base of peroxynitric acid, is formed rapidly during decomposition of peroxynitrite in neutral conditions. [4]

Atmospheric chemistry

Peroxynitric acid is formed in the atmosphere, although it is unstable, it is important as a reservoir for NO2 through the reversible radical reaction: [5]

HO
2
NO
2
HO
2
+ NO
2

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