Question
Question: The true statement for the acids of phosphorus. H3PO2 H3PO3 and H3PO4is....
The true statement for the acids of phosphorus. H3PO2 H3PO3 and H3PO4is.
A
H3PO3 on heating does not disproportionate
B
All of them are reducing in nature
C
All of them are tribasic acids
D
H3PO2 is obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of P4 (white)
Answer
H3PO2 is obtained by alkaline hydrolysis of P4 (white)
Explanation
Solution
H3PO2 = monobasic ;
H3PO3 = dibasic ; H3PO4 = tribasic.
one ionisable H+ two ionisable H+
three ionisable H+