Strong reducing behaviour of H(3)PO(2) i...

Strong reducing behaviour of `H_(3)PO_(2)` is due to

A

high electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus

B

high oxidation state of phosphorus

C

presence of two - OH groups and one P-H bond

D

presence of one - OH group and two P-H bonds

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