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What is the name of the binary compound Mg3 (PO3)2? A. magnesium phosphate B. magnesium phosphide C. Tri magnesium diphosphite D. magnesium phosphite

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The correct option is D.

Another way to write the chemical formula of magnesium phosphite is Mg3O6P2. The compound is made up of three atoms of magnesium, six atoms of oxygen and two atoms of phosphorus. The compound has anti fungal properties and it is also used as fertilizer. The compound is partially soluble in waster and it can be yellow or green in color.

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