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H(3)PO(4) is an example of...

`H_(3)PO_(4)` is an example of

A

monobasic acid

B

dibasic acid

C

tribasic acid

D

strong acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
`H_(3)PO_(4)` on dissociation furnishes `3H^(+)` ions in aqueous solution, therefore, it is a tribasic acid.
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