What does hyrolyze mean?

[simpleguy45]

NO2- is hydrolyzed.... with formation of OH-

Can someone please write the chemical equation for this?

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[uoguelph]

NO2 + H20 -> OH + HN02

HNO2 is a very weak acid and therefore will not dissociate completely.

A hydrolysis reaction is where H20 or OH substitutes for a leaving group.