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

A

persence of one - OH group and two P - H group

B

high electron gain enthalpy of phosphour

C

high oxidation state of phosphours

D

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

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All oxoacids of phosphorus which contain P - H bond act as reductant.
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