Sodium phosphite

Sodium phosphite is a chemical compound. It contains sodium and phosphite ions. Its chemical formula is HNa₂O₃P.

It is a white solid. It is a salt of phosphorous acid. It is poisonous. It is a reducing agent.

Sodium phosphite is made by reacting sodium hydroxide with phosphorous acid.

• Sodium phosphate
• Sodium hypophosphite
• Phosphine

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