NEET2019Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
In which of the following, oxidation state of phosphorous is +3 ?
Options
- AOrthophosphoric acid
- BPyrophosphoric acid
- COrthophosphorous acid
- DMeta phosphoric acid
Correct answer
C. Orthophosphorous acid
Step-by-step solution
The structure and oxidation state of oxoacids of phosphorus are as follows Thus, oxidation state of orthophosphorous acid is +3 .