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Hypophosphorus acid is monobasic and a good reducing agent. Explain.

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The structure of hypophosphorus acid is

It has one P - OH bond, two P - H and `P to O ` or P = O bonds. Of the three hydrogen atoms, only one hydrogen atom attached to the oxygen atom (OH group) is replaceable. Hence it is a monobasic acid. Because of the presence of P - H bond, it acts as a reducing agent.
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  2. Mention the uses of phosphorus pentachloride.

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  3. Hypophosphorus acid is monobasic and a good reducing agent. Explain.

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  4. Briefly explain the structure of phosphorus trioxide

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  5. Briefly explain the structure of phosphorus pentoxide

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  8. Orthophosphoric acid is tribasic and is not a reducing agent. Explain.

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  10. Write the formula and the oxidation state of phosphorus in the Hypopho...

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  14. Write the formula and the oxidation state of phosphorus in the Pyropho...

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  16. Complete and balance the equation : P4O6 + H2O

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  17. Complete and balance the equation : P4+O2 + H2O to

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  18. Complete and balance the equation : P4 O10 + H2O to

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  19. Complete and balance the equation : H3 PO3 to

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  20. Briefly explain the trend in physical properties of group 16 elements.

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