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There is very little difference in acid strength in the acids `H_3PO_4 , H_3PO_2` because

A

Phosphorus in these acids exists in different oxidation states

B

The hydrogen in these acids exists are not all bound to the phosphorus and have same number of unprotonated oxygen

C

Phosphorus is highly electronegative element

D

Phosphorus oxides are less basic

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B
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