S Block Elements Question 42

Question: $ H_3PO_2 $ is the formula for one of the phosphorus acid. Its name and basicity are respectively

[CBSE PMT 1992; BHU 1999; KCET 1999]

Options:

A) Phosphorus acid and two

B) Hypophosphorus acid and two

C) Hypophosphorus acid and one

D) Hypophosphoric acid and two

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Name and basicity of $ H_3PO_2 $ is hypophosphorus acid & one.