Strong reducing behaviour of H_3PO_2 is due to - Vidyadip

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Strong reducing behaviour of $H_3PO_2$ is due to

A
low co-ordination number of phosphorus
B
high oxidation state of phosphorus
C
presence of two $-OH$ groups and one $P-H$ bond
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presence of one $-OH$ group and two $P-H$ bonds.

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Answer

Correct option: D.

presence of one $-OH$ group and two $P-H$ bonds.

d
Strong reducing behaviour of $\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{2}$

All oxy-acid of phosphorus which contain $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{H}$ bond act as reductant.

presence of one -OH group and two $P-H$ bonds

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