Question

what are nitrides and give their some characteristics ​

Answer 1

Sodium nitrite is used for the curing of meat because it prevents bacterial growth and, as it is a reducing agent (opposite of oxidation agent), in a reaction with the meat's myoglobin, gives the product a desirable pink-red "fresh" color, such as with corned beef.

Chemical formula: NO−; 2

Conjugate acid: Nitrous acid

Molar mass: 46.005 g·mol−1

EC Number: 233-272-6