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How do you account of the reducing behaviour for `H_(3)PO_(2)` ?

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The acids which P-H bond have strong reducing properties . In `H_(3)PO_(2)` two H atom are bonded directly to P atom which imparts reducing character to the acid.
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SUBHASH PUBLICATION-THE 'P'-BLOCK ELEMENTS-EXERCISE
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  2. Write the structure for the following oxoacids of phosphorus. (i) Hy...

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  4. Mention any two reasons for the anomalous behaviour of oxygen.

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  6. Among the following which one is more acidic ? Give reason. H(2)O,H(...

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  7. Why is H(2)O a liquid and H(2)S a gas?

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  8. Give an example for amphoteric oxide.

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  10. Give two examples to show that ozone is in oxidising agent.

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