KCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
The strong reducing property of hypophosphorus acid is due to
- A the positive valency of phosphorus
- B two \(\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{H}\) bonds
- C presence of phosphorus in its highest oxidation state
- D its concentration
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(B) two \(\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{H}\) bonds
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The strong reducing property of hypophosphorus acid is due to the presence of two \(\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{H}\) bonds. Its structure is as follows
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