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How is the reduction ability of `H_(3)PO_(2) and H_(3)PO_(3)` accounted on the basis of structures of molecules

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`H_(3)PO_(2)` have two .H. atoms linked directly to .P. imparting reducing character to the acid. Similarly in `H_(3)PO_(3)` only one .H. is linked directly to .P. imparting reducing character.
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