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What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid?(a) +1(b) +2(c) +3(d) +4The question was asked in an online quiz.Asked question is from P-Block Elements in division P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT answer is (d) +4

The explanation: Hypophosphoric ACID, represented chemically as H4P2O6, is an oxoacid of phosphorus. The oxidation state of phosphorus in hypo PHOSPHORIC acid is +4. The two phosphorus atoms in total form 4 single bonds with OH group, two double bonds with OXYGEN and one single bond between the two phosphorus atoms.



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