Among th oxyacids of phosphorus, the dib...

Among th oxyacids of phosphorus, the dibasic acid is

A

`H_(4)P_(2)O_(7)`

B

`H_(3)PO_(2)`

C

`HPO_(3)`

D

`H_(3)PO_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:

D

`H_(3)PO_(3)` is a dibasic acid as it contains two replaceable hydrogen atoms.

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