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Assertion : H(3)PO(2) is a diabasic acid...

Assertion : `H_(3)PO_(2)` is a diabasic acid.
Reason: There are two H atoms directly attached to P.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is false

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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The correct Answer is:
D
Assertion: Hypo phosphorus acid has the structure. Only the H-atom attached to O is ionisable and as such it is a monobasic acid. In the structure two H-atoms are directly attached to P.
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    A
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    B
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    C
    If assertion is true, but reason is false.
    D
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    A
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    B
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    C
    If assertion is true, but reason is false.
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