NEETChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Strong reducing behavior of H3PO2 is due to
- Ahigh electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
- Bhigh oxidation state of phosphorus
- Cpresence of two OH groups and one PH bond
- Dpresence of one OH group and two PH bonds.
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Correct answer: D
All oxyacids of phosphorus which have P—H bonds act as strong reducing agents. H3PO2 has two P—H bonds hence, it acts as a strong reducing agent.

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