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Why does `H_(3)PO_(3)` act as a reducing agent but `H_(3)PO_(4)` does not ?

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`H_(3)PO_(3)` contains one P-H bond and hence acts as a reducing agent but `H_(3)PO_(4)` does not contain a P-H bond and hence it does not act as a reducing agent.
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