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Amongst the following, the strongest reducing agent is .............

A

`P_(2)O_(6)^(4-)`

B

`P_(2)O_(7)^(4-)`

C

`H_(2)PO_(2)^(-)`

D

`H_(3)PO_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Phosphorus is in (+1) oxidation state in `H_2PO_2`. Hence, it act as strongest reducing agent.
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