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In `H_(3)PO_(3)` molecule

A

P - atom is surrounded by three - OH groups

B

P - atom is tetrahedrally surrounded by two - OH groups , one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom

C

P - atom is surrounded by four - OH groups

D

P - atoms is surrounded by two - H atoms

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