pBlock ElementsII 1 Question 26

26. For $\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{3}$ and $\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{4}$, the correct choice is

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(a) $\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{3}$ is dibasic and reducing

(b) $\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{3}$ is dibasic and non-reducing

(c) $\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{4}$ is tribasic and reducing

(d) $\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{3}$ is tribasic and non-reducing

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 26. (a)

Solution:

$\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{3}$ is a dibasic, reducing acid. $\mathrm{H} _{3} \mathrm{PO} _{4}$ is tribasic, non-reducing acid.

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