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What is the basicity of orthophosphorus acid? Explain with its structure. Will it act as a reducing agent or not?

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The structure of orthophosphorus acid is

It has two P-P-OH bonds, one` P to O` or P = O bond, and one P - H bond. There are two .OH. groups attached to the phosphorus átor, and the hydrogen atoms are replaceable. Hence it is a dibasic acid. The acid and their salts are good reducing agent because of P-H bond.
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