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NEET 2015
Exam
NEET
Year
2015
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

NEET 2015 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Strong reducing behaviour of H _ 3 P O _ 2 is due to:

Strong reducing behaviour of H3PO2{H}_{3}P{O}_{2} is due to:Strong reducing behaviour of H _ 3 P O _ 2 is due to:

Options

  1. APresence of one -OH group and two p - H bonds
  2. BHigh electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
  3. CHigh oxidation state of phosphorus
  4. DPresence of two -OH groups and one p - H bond

Correct answer

A. Presence of one -OH group and two p - H bonds

Step-by-step solution


All oxy-acid of phosphorus which contain P - H bond act as reductant.

Strong reducing behaviour of H _ 3 P O _ 2 is due to:

Presence of one -OH group and two P - H bonds.
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