Strong reducing behaviour of H3PO2 is due to
(i) Low oxidation state of phosphorus
(ii) Presence of two –OH groups and one P–H bond
(iii) Presence of one –OH group and two P–H bonds
(iv) High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
Strong reducing behaviour of H3PO2 is due to
(i) Low oxidation state of phosphorus
(ii) Presence of two –OH groups and one P–H bond
(iii) Presence of one –OH group and two P–H bonds
(iv) High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
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1 Answer
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This is a multiple choice answer as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Correct option is (iii)
H3PO2 has one O-H group and two P-H bonds
The existence of a P-H link gives phosphorus oxyacids their reducing characteristics. It has a strong proclivity for releasing protons. As a result, it demonstrates a decreasing nature.
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