nitryl
Nitryl is a chemical term that primarily refers to the nitryl cation (NO₂⁺), a positively charged polyatomic ion composed of one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms. This ion is highly reactive and is typically found in the form of its salts or in coordination complexes. Nitryl cation is notable for its role in atmospheric chemistry, particularly in the formation of nitric acid (HNO₃) and other nitrogen oxides.
The nitryl cation is generated through the reaction of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) with strong acids or Lewis
In atmospheric science, nitryl cations are thought to play a minor role in the formation of secondary
Due to its high reactivity, the nitryl cation is rarely isolated in pure form and is typically