NEETChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statements is not valid for oxoacids of phosphorus?
- AOrthophosphoric acid is used in the manufacture of triple superphosphate.
- BHypophosphorous acid is a diprotic acid.
- CAll oxoacids contain tetrahedral four coordinated phosphorus.
- DAll oxoacids contain atleast one PO unit and one POH group.
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Correct answer: B
Hypophosphorus acid is a monoprotic acid.

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