chlorosulfuric acid

English

Alternative forms

chlorosulphuric acid

Etymology

chloro- +‎ sulfuric acid

Noun

chlorosulfuric acid (uncountable)

(inorganic chemistry) The strong acid ClSO₂OH obtained from sulfuric acid by the replacement of a hydroxyl group with a chlorine atom; it is used in the preparation of sulfonic acids.

Synonyms

chlorosulfonic acid

Derived terms

chlorosulfate

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