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Strong reducing behaviour of is due to:

A

high oxidation state of phosphorus

B

presence of two -OH groups and one P - H bond

C

presence of one - OH group and two P - H bonds

D

high electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus

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Correct option is C)


Strong reducing behavior of is due to the presence of one - OH group and two P - H bonds.

The reducing properties of oxyacids of phosphorous are due to the presence of P-H bond. It has high tendency to release protons. Thus exhibits reducing nature. 
Hence, the correct option is .

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