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Chlorous acid is an inorganic compound with the formula HClO₂. It is a weak acid. Chlorine has oxidation state +3 in this acid. Although the acid is difficult to obtain in pure substance, the conjugate base, chlorite, derived from this acid is stable. One example of a salt of this anion is the well-known sodium chlorite. This and related salts are sometimes used in the production of chlorine dioxide.