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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statements is not valid for oxoacids of phosphorus?
A
Orthophosphoric acid is used in the manufacture of triple superphosphate.
B
Hypophosphorous acid is a diprotic acid.
C
All oxoacids contain tetrahedral four coordinated phosphorus.
D
All oxoacids contain at least one 
unit and one P—OH group.
unit and one P—OH group.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Hypophosphorous acid is a monoprotic acid.
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