NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Practice
For H 3 P O 3 and H 3 P O 4 correct choice is
Options
- AH 3 P O 3 is diabasic and reducing agent.
- BH 3 P O 3 is diabasic and non-reducing agent.
- CH 3 P O 4 is tribasic and reducing agent.
- DH 3 P O 4 is dibasic and non-reducing agent.
Correct answer
A. H 3 P O 3 is diabasic and reducing agent.
Step-by-step solution
As oxidation state of Pis + 3 can be decreased to – 3 and increased to + 5 so it can act both as a reducing agent as well as an oxidising agent.