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Oxoacid

An oxoacid (also called oxyacids, oxo acids, oxy-acids, oxiacids, oxacids) refers to an acid containing oxygen, at least one other element, and at least one hydrogen bound to oxygen that can be released as a hydrogen ion (H+).


Definitions in the literature

  • ... a traditional name for any acid having oxygen in the acidic group ... The term oxoacid now refers to a compound which contains oxygen, at least one other element, and at least one hydrogen bound to oxygen, and which produces a conjugate base by loss of positive hydrogen ion [1].

Also see:

  • Hydracids (e.g., HCl)