Monopotassium phosphite
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| Monopotassium phosphite | |
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| IUPAC name | Monopotassium phosphite |
| Other names | Potassium dihydrogen phosphite; Mono potassium phosphite; Monopotassium dihydrogen phosphite; Potassium phosphite monobasic |
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| CAS number | [13977-65-6] |
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| 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 |
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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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