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Statement-1 : Both H(3)PO(3) and H(3)PO(...

Statement-1 : Both `H_(3)PO_(3)` and `H_(3)PO_(4)` have the same number of hydrogen atoms but `H_(3)PO_(4)` is a tribasic acid and `H_(3)PO_(3)` is a dibasic acid.
Statement-2 : `1` mol of `H_(3)PO_(3)` is neutralised by `2` mol of `NaOH` while `1` mol of `H_(3)PO_(4)` is neutralised by `3` mol of `NaOH`

A

Both asseration and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation.

B

Both asseration and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation.

C

Asseration is correct but reason is wrong.

D

Asseration is wrong but reason is correct.

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b
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