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`H_(3)PO_(2) " and " H_(3)PO_(3)` act as good reducing agents while `H_(3)PO_(4)` does not. Discuss. |
Answer» Both `H_(3)overset(+1)(PO_(2)) " and " H_(3)overset(+3)(PO_(3))` can increase the oxidation state of phosphorus upto `+5`. They therefore, act as good reducing agents. However, in `H_(3)PO_(4)`, oxidation state of phosphorus is already `+5` (maximum possible oxidation state). It can act as on an oxidising agent and not as a reducing agent. | |