MHT CET2011ChemistryRedox Reactions
Which of the following phosphorus oxyacids can act as a reducing agent?
Options
- AH ₃ PO ₃
- BH ₃ PO ₄
- CH ₂ P ₂ O ₆
- DH ₄ P ₂ O ₇
Correct answer
A. H ₃ PO ₃
Step-by-step solution
Oxyacid of phosphorus which contains P - H bonds can act as a reducing agent. H ₃ PO ₃ contains one P - H bond and hence acts as a reducing agent.