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selenic acid

n. (context chemistry English) a solid white acid, H2SeO4, having the same structure and similar reactions as sulphuric acid

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selenic acid

n. a strong acid (H2SeO4) analogous to sulfuric acid

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Selenic acid

Selenic acid is the inorganic compound with the formula . It is an oxoacid of selenium, and its structure is more accurately described as . It is a colorless compound. Although it has few uses, its derivative sodium selenate is used in the production of glass and animal feeds.

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It was not attacked by any acid except boiling selenic acid, since it formed a tremendous number of insoluble salts.

The selenic acid formed when the silver is reduced is being used in the electrolysis vats as an electrolyte.