Monopotassium phosphite

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Monopotassium phosphite
IUPAC name Monopotassium phosphite
Other names Potassium dihydrogen phosphite; Mono potassium phosphite; Monopotassium dihydrogen phosphite; Potassium phosphite monobasic
Identifiers
CAS number [13977-65-6]
PubChem 159712
Properties
Molecular formula H2KO3P
Molar mass 120.09 g mol-1
Appearance White crystal
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Monopotassium phosphite is used primarily as a water soluble fertilizer. It can be formed by the reaction of a potassium ion (eg, from potassium hydroxide) with an equimolar amount of phosphorous acid.

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