pBlock ElementsII - Result Question 122
7. Good reducing nature of $H _3 PO _2$ is attributed to the presence of
(a) two $P-H$ bonds
(b) one $P-H$ bond
(c) two $P-OH$ bonds
(d) one $P-OH$ bond
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Solution:
- The structure of $H _3 PO _2$ (hypophosphorous) acid is
Due to the presence of two $P-H$ bonds, $H _3 PO _2$ acts a strong reducing agent. e.g.
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