Phosphite - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hydrogen Phosphite is an ion. Its chemical formula is HPO₃^2-. It contains phosphorus in its +3 oxidation state. Chemical compounds containing the phosphite ion are called phosphites. Phosphites are the salts of phosphorous acid. They are poisonous. They are reducing agents. An example would be sodium phosphite.

• Phosphate
• Hypophosphite
• Phosphorus

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