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Question
Strong reducing behaviour of \[\ce{H3PO2}\] is due to ______.
Options
Low oxidation state of phosphorus
Presence of two –OH groups and one P–H bond
Presence of one –OH group and two P–H bonds
High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
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Solution
Strong reducing behaviour of \[\ce{H3PO2}\] is due to presence of one –OH group and two P–H bonds.
Explanation:
\[\ce{H3PO2}\] has one O – H group and two P – H bonds.
The existence of a P – H link gives phosphorus oxyacids their reducing characteristics. It has a strong proclivity for releasing protons. As a result, it demonstrates a decreasing nature.
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