KCET2022Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
The strong reducing property of hypophosphorus acid is due to
Options
- Athe positive valency of phosphorus
- Btwo P - H bonds
- Cpresence of phosphorus in its highest oxidation state
- Dits concentration
Correct answer
B. two P - H bonds
Step-by-step solution
The strong reducing property of hypophosphorus acid is due to the presence of two P - H bonds. Its structure is as follows