NEET2002Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which of the following compound is a tribasic acid?
Options
- AH ₃ PO ₂
- BH ₃ PO ₄
- CH ₃ PO ₃
- DH ₄ P ₂ O ₇
Correct answer
B. H ₃ PO ₄
Step-by-step solution
H ₃ PO ₄ is a tetrahedral structure molecule. It contains three - OH group so that three protons can be released. So it acts as a tribasic acid.