sentence: Chlorites are made by reacting chlorous acid with a base.
sentences_before: Its chemical formula is HClO2. It contains chlorite ions. It is not stable. It easily disproportionates to hypochlorous acid and chloric acid. It is a strong oxidizing agent.
sentences_after: They are more stable. It can be made by reacting barium chlorite with sulfuric acid. This makes insoluble barium sulfate and chlorous acid.
concept_name: chlorite
headings: Chlorous acid
categories: Acids Chlorine compounds