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Selenite (ion)


The selenite anion is a selenium oxoanion with the chemical formula SeO2−
3
.

A selenite (compound) is a compound that contains this ion.

In slightly acid conditions, the hydrogenselenite ion, HSeO
3
, is formed; in more acidic conditions selenous acid, H2SeO3, exists.

Most selenite salts can be formed by heating the relevant metal oxide with selenium dioxide, e.g.:

See Category:Selenites for a list.



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