MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp -Block Elements (group 15-18)Previous Year Questions

Which of the following oxyacid does not contain P–O– P bond? (AIIMS 2018)

A.Isohypophosphoric acid (b) Pyrophosphorus acid
C.Diphosphoric acid
D.Hypophosphoric acid✓ Correct
Explanation

Hypophosphoric acid (H₄P₂O₆) does not contain P–O–P bond whereas, isohypophosphoric acid (H₄P₂O₆), diphosphorus acid (H₄P₂O₅) and diphosphoric acid (H₄P₂O₇) all contain P–O–P bonds. The structures of the following oxyacids of phosphorus is shown below:

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