P-Block Elements Ques 567

Question: For H3PO3 and H3PO4 , the correct choice is

Options:

A) H3PO3 is dibasic and reducing

B) H3PO4 is diabasic and non-reducing

C) H3PO4 is tribasic and reducing

D) H3PO4 is tribasic and non-reducing

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The structure of H3PO3 is as given below. There are only two OH groups and hence it is dibasic. The oxidation number of P in this acid is +3, whereas P may have +5 oxidation state also. Therefore, H3PO3 can be oxidised which means H3PO3 is a reducing agent.



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