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Strong reducing behaviour of H3 PO2 is d...

Strong reducing behaviour of `H_3 PO_2` is due to

A

Presence of one -OH group and two P - H bonds

B

High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus

C

High oxidation state of phosphorus

D

Presence of two -OH groups and one P - H bond

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Properties of ionic solid
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