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

A

low oxidation state of phosphorus

B

presence of two-OH groups and one P-H bond

C

presenc of one-OH group and two P-H bonds

D

High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus

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