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The strong reducing property of `H_(3)PO_(2)` is due to -

A

low oxidation state of phosphorus

B

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

C

present one - OH group and two P - H bonds

D

high electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus

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