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Statement -1 : H(3)PO(2) is a weak monob...

Statement -1 : `H_(3)PO_(2)` is a weak monobasic acid and is also strong reducing in nature.
Statement -2 :

A

Statement -1 is true , Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explantion for Statement -1.

B

Statement -1 is true , Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a NOT a correct explanation for Statement -1.

C

Statement -1 is true, Statement- 2 is false.

D

Statement -1 and Statement- 2 both are False.

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The correct Answer is:
A
S-1 : `H_(2)PO_(2)` has one ionisable proton and therefore, it is monobasic.
S-2 : It has two reducing hydrogen atoms.
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