The oxoacid of phosphorus that is easily obtained from a reaction of alkali and white phosphorus and has two P-H bonds, is: 2 2 3 2 (A) Phosphonic acid (B) Phosphinic acid (C) Pyrophosphorus acid (D)

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The oxoacid of phosphorus that is easily obtained from a reaction of alkali and white phosphorus and has two P-H bonds, is: 2 2 3 2

(A) Phosphonic acid
(B) Phosphinic acid
(C) Pyrophosphorus acid
(D) Hypophosphoric acid

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) PHOSPHINIC ACID. NaH PO in acidic medium gives the oxoacid i.e H PO (hypophosphorous acid) or (phosphinic acid).

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