Question
Strong reducing behaviour of $${H_3}P{O_2}$$ is due to
A.
presence of one $$—OH$$ group and two $$P—H$$ bonds
B.
high electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
C.
high oxidation state of phosphorus
D.
presence of two $$—OH$$ groups and one $$P—H$$ bond
Answer :
presence of one $$—OH$$ group and two $$P—H$$ bonds
Solution :
The oxy acid of phosphorus which contain $$P—H$$ bond act as a reducing agent or reductant.
In $${H_3}P{O_2}$$ one $$—OH$$ group and two $$P—H$$ bonds are present.
The oxy acid of phosphorus which contain $$P—H$$ bond act as a reducing agent or reductant.
In $${H_3}P{O_2}$$ one $$—OH$$ group and two $$P—H$$ bonds are present.