P-Block Elements Ques 324

Question: $ H_3PO_3 $ is

[CPMT 1977, 79, 94; NCERT 1981; MP PMT 1980]

Options:

A) A tribasic acid

B) A dibasic acid

C) Neutral

D) A monobasic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ H_3PO_3 $ has three H atoms out of which only tow are attached through oxygen, and are ionisable. Third hydrogen is not ionisable because it is directly attached to phosphorous. Hence $ H_3PO_3 $ is a dibasic acid.



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