pBlock ElementsII 1 Question 7

7. Good reducing nature of H3PO2 is attributed to the presence of

(a) two PH bonds

(b) one PH bond

(c) two POH bonds

(d) one POH bond

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 7. (a)

Solution:

  1. The structure of H3PO2 (hypophosphorous) acid is

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Due to the presence of two PH bonds, H3PO2 acts a strong reducing agent. e.g.



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