Question

For and the correct choice is:

A

is dibasic and reducing

B

is dibasic and non-reducing

C

is tribasic and reducing

D

is tribasic and non-reducing

Hard
Updated on : 2022-09-05
Solution
verified
Verified by Toppr
Correct option is A)

is a dibasic acid as it has 2 number of replaceable groups(Dibasic) attached to phosphorous. The oxyacids of phosphorous are reducing agents.

is a good ย reducing agent than . The reducing nature of these acids is based on the no of hydrogen atoms bonded to the central metal atom. As more number of H attached to phosphorous more is its reducing nature. In the case of , there is one bond which is responsible for it's reducing character whereas there is no such bonding in case of .

Hence option is correct.

Solve any question of The p-Block Elements with:-
Was this answer helpful?
upvote 0
downvote0