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Perchloric acid is a strong mineral acid that is a powerful oxidizer when hot. It is produced industrially through two main routes and can also be prepared in the laboratory. Perchloric acid forms hydrates and an azeotrope with water. It is mainly used to produce ammonium perchlorate for rocket fuel but also has applications in electronics manufacturing and metal etching. Perchloric acid is extremely hazardous due to its oxidizing and explosive properties when it reacts with organic compounds or metals like

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Vinod Nair

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