What is Hypophosphite?
[[File:Hypophosphite ion.svg|thumb|Drawing of hypophosphite ion]] '''Hypophosphite''', also known as '''phosphonate''', is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is H<sub>2</sub>PO<sub>2</sub><sup>-</sup>. It contains phosphorus in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. It is made by [[disproportionation]] of [[phosphorus]] in warm [[alkali]]. [[Phosphine]] is also produced. It is a strong [[reducing agent]]. [[Chemical compound]]s that contain the hypophosphite ions are called hypophosphites. They are poisonous. Hypophosphites are [[salt]]s of [[hypophosphorous acid]]. ==Related pages== *[[Phosphite]] *[[Phosphate]] *[[Sodium hypophosphite]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Phosphorus compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]