Selenite

Selenite is an ion. Its chemical formula is SeO₃^2-. It makes the hydrogen selenite ion, HSeO₃^- in neutral conditions. When in acidic conditions it makes selenous acid. They are normally made by heating metal oxides with selenium dioxide. An example would be sodium selenite. Selenites are weak oxidizing agents.

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