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The structure of orthophosphoric acid is...

The structure of orthophosphoric acid is

A

B

C

`Olarrunderset(H)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(P)-O-H`

D

`H-O-overset(O)overset(uarr)(P)=O`

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The structure of orthophosphoric acid, `H_(3)PO_(4)`

It is a tribasic acid i.e., 3-hydroxyl group are present. Phosphorus atom is in `sp^(3)` hybrid state.
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