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Strong reducing behaviour of `H_(3)PO_(2)` is due to:

A

High oxidation state of phosphorus

B

presence of `Two-OH` group and two `P-H` bonds

C

presence of One`-OH` group and two `P-H` bonds

D

High electron gain enthaphy of phosphorus

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The correct Answer is:
C
Strong reducing behaviour of `H_(3)PO_(2)`
All oxy-acid of phosphorous which contain `P-H` bond act as reductant.

Presence of one -`OH` group and two `P-H` bonds.
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