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The elastic constants of the monoclinic crystal KHC2O4 were measured by diffraction of light by ultrasonic waves. An extremely high elastic anisotropy was observed which is attributed to hydrogen bonds. Force constants derived from the maximum elastic stiffness are compared with force constants of hydrogen bonds and of the oxalate residue determined from infrared measurements.