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Which of the following statement is correct for the given acids?

A

Phosphorus acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid.

B

Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid.

C

Both are diprotic acids.

D

Both are triprotic acids.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Phosphoric acid (Phosphoric acid) `H_(3)PO_(3)` (dibasic)

Hypophosphorus acid (Phosphinic acid) `H_(3)PO_(2)`

Basicity of oxoacids of `'p'` is due to `'H'` attached to oxygen of `OH.`
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