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For ` H_(3)PO_(3) and H_(3)PO_(4)` the correct choice is

A

`H_(3)PO_(3)` is diabasic and reducing agent.

B

`H_(3)PO_(3)` is diabasic and non - reducing agent.

C

`H_(3)PO_(4)` is tribasic and reduing agent.

D

`H_(3)PO_(4)` is dibasic and non - redcuing agent.

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