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

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

A

Low oxidation state of phosphorus

B

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

C

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

D

High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus

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