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For `H_(2)PO_(3)` and `H_(3)PO_(4)` the correct choice is :A. `H_(3)PO_(3)` "is dibasic and reducuing"B. `H_(3)PO_(3)` "is dibasic and non- reducing"C. `H_(3)PO_(4)` "is tribiasic and reducing"D. `H_(3)PO_(3)` "is tribasic and non- reducing"

Answer» Correct Answer - A
In `H_(3)PO_(3)`,there are two `OH^(-)` groups i.e. there are two ionisable protons. So it is diabasic in nature. The hydrogen which is directly attached to phosphorous atom is called as reducing hydrogen. `As H_(3)PO_(3)` contains one P-H bond it acts as a reducing agent.


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