Phosphite

Phosphite (systematic name: phosphonate) is an ion. Its chemical formula is . 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.

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Phosphate
Hypophosphite
Phosphorus

Category:Phosphorus compounds
Category:Oxyanions