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AIIMS 2002
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2002
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

AIIMS 2002 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which of the following compound is a tribasic acid?

Which of the following compound is a tribasic acid?Which of the following compound is a tribasic acid?

Options

  1. AH3PO2\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_2
  2. BH3PO4\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4
  3. CH3PO3\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_3
  4. DH4P2O7\mathrm{H}_4 \mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_7

Correct answer

B. H3PO4\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4

Step-by-step solution

H3PO4\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{PO}_4 is a tetrahedral structure molecule. It contains three −OH-\mathrm{OH} group so that three protons can be released. So it acts as a tribasic acid. Which of the following compound is a tribasic acid?
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