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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+