MCQ
For ${H_3}P{O_3}$ and ${H_3}P{O_4}$ the correct choice is
  • ${H_3}P{O_3}$ is dibasic and reducing
  • B
    ${H_3}P{O_3}$ is dibasic and non-reducing
  • C
    ${H_3}P{O_4}$ is tribasic and reducing
  • D
    ${H_3}P{O_3}$ is tribasic and non-reducing

Answer

Correct option: A.
${H_3}P{O_3}$ is dibasic and reducing
(a) $H - O - \mathop {\mathop P\limits_ \downarrow ^| }\limits_O^H - OH$, hence it is dibasic. It acts as reducing agent also.

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