chromous (Meaning)
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chromous (a.)
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chromium, when this element has a valence lower than that in chromic compounds.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chromous
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chromous Sentence Examples
- Chromous chloride is a chemical compound with the formula CrCl2.
- In its chromous state, chromium exhibits a +2 oxidation state.
- Chromous compounds often have a greenish color.
- Chromous sulfate is another example of a chromous compound.
- The chromous ion is paramagnetic due to the presence of unpaired electrons.
- Chromous hydroxide has limited solubility in water.
- Chromous oxide is used in the production of pigments and ceramics.
- Chromous nitrate is a precursor in the synthesis of other chromium compounds.
- Chromous acetate can be used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis.
- The properties of chromous compounds differ from those of chromic compounds due to the lower oxidation state of chromium.
FAQs About the word chromous
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chromium, when this element has a valence lower than that in chromic compounds.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Chromous chloride is a chemical compound with the formula CrCl2.
In its chromous state, chromium exhibits a +2 oxidation state.
Chromous compounds often have a greenish color.
Chromous sulfate is another example of a chromous compound.
