pBlock ElementsII 1 Question 7
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7. Good reducing nature of $\mathrm{H}{3} \mathrm{PO}{2}$ is attributed to the presence of
======= ####7. Good reducing nature of $\mathrm{H}{3} \mathrm{PO}{2}$ is attributed to the presence of
3e0f7ab6f6a50373c3f2dbda6ca2533482a77bed (a) two $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{H}$ bonds
(b) one $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{H}$ bond
(c) two $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{OH}$ bonds
(d) one $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{OH}$ bond
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Solution:
- The structure of $\mathrm{H}{3} \mathrm{PO}{2}$ (hypophosphorous) acid is
Due to the presence of two $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{H}$ bonds, $\mathrm{H}{3} \mathrm{PO}{2}$ acts a strong reducing agent. e.g.
