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How do you account for the reducing behaviour of `H_(3)PO_(2)` ?
Or (i) Draw the structure of phosphinic aicd `(H_(3)PO_(2))`.
(ii)Write a chemical reaction for its use as a reducing agent.

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To account for the reducing behavior of phosphinic acid (H₃PO₂), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Draw the Structure of Phosphinic Acid (H₃PO₂) Phosphinic acid has the following structure: 1. The central atom is phosphorus (P). 2. Phosphorus is bonded to one oxygen atom with a double bond (P=O). ...
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