Selenate
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The selenate ion is SeO42–.
Selenates are analogous to sulfates and have similar chemistry. They are highly soluble in aqueous solutions at ambient temperatures.
Unlike sulfate, selenate is a somewhat good oxidizer; it can be reduced to selenite or selenium.
In strongly acid conditions, hydrogen selenate ion, HSeO4–, is formed. It corresponds to the selenic acid, H2SeO4, which is a strong acid.
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