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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following oxy acids of phosphorus is a reducing agent and monobasic
A
B
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D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Hypophosphorus acid 
is a monobasic acid which act as reducing agent. In this molecule two 
bonds are responsible for its reducing character and one 
bond is responsible for its monobasic acid character.
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