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In hypophosphorous acid P is in +1 state `(H_(3)PO_(2))` and in phosphoric acid `(H_(3) PO_(4))` Pis in +5 state but still `H_(3)PO_(2)` is stronger than `H_(3)PO_(4)`. Explain.

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To understand why hypophosphorous acid (H₃PO₂) is a stronger acid than phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), despite phosphorus being in a lower oxidation state in H₃PO₂, we need to analyze the structure and properties of both acids. ### Step 1: Understand the Structure of the Acids - **Hypophosphorous Acid (H₃PO₂)**: This acid has the following structure: - It contains one phosphorus atom bonded to two hydroxyl groups (-OH) and one hydrogen atom. The phosphorus in H₃PO₂ is in the +1 oxidation state. - **Phosphoric Acid (H₃PO₄)**: This acid has a different structure: - It contains one phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, three of which are in the form of hydroxyl groups (-OH) and one in a double bond (P=O). The phosphorus in H₃PO₄ is in the +5 oxidation state. ...
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