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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following oxoacids of phosphorus has strongest reducing property?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
bonds found in phosphorus acids have reducing properties. Thus, reducing property is
directly proportional to number of 
bonds. The structures of given oxoacids of phosphorus are as follows
contains 
bonds which is maximum among the given options. Thus, 
has strongest reducing property.
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