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Which of the following oxyacids acts as most reducing agent?

A

`H_(3)PO_(3)`

B

`H_(3)PO_(2)`

C

`H_(4)P_(2)O_(6)`

D

`H_(4)P_(2)O_(7)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H_(3)PO_(3)` acts as most reducing agent because it is present in `(+3)` oxidation state it can be further oxidised and increase its oxidation state.
`H-underset(OH)underset(|)overset(O)overset(uarr)(P)-H`
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