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The true statement for the acids of phosphorus `H_3PO_2, H_3PO_3` and `H_3PO_4` is ............

A

The order of acidity is `H_(3)PO_(4) gt H_(3)PO_(3) gt H_(3)PO_(2)`

B

All acids are reducing agents.

C

All of them are tribasic acids.

D

In all three acids, the geometry of phosphorus is tetrahedral.

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D
In all three acids, the geometry of phosphorus is tetrahedral. Phosphorus is `sp_3` hybridised in all three acids.
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