What is Sodium phosphite?
'''Sodium phosphite''' is a [[chemical compound]]. It contains [[sodium]] and [[phosphite]] [[ion]]s. Its chemical formula is HNa<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>P. ==Properties== It is a white solid. It is a [[salt]] of [[phosphorous acid]]. It is poisonous. It is a [[reducing agent]]. ==Preparation== Sodium phosphite is made by reacting [[sodium hydroxide]] with phosphorous acid. ==Related pages== *[[Sodium phosphate]] *[[Sodium hypophosphite]] *[[Phosphine]] == Other websites == * [http://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.10653045.html Chem Spider (has formula and diagram)] [[Category:Phosphorus compounds]] [[Category:Sodium compounds]] {{chem-stub}}