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.