The oxoacid of phosphorus that is easily obtained from a reaction of alkali and white phosphorus and has two P-H bonds, is :
- (A)Phosphonic acid
- (B)Phosphinic acid✓ Correct
- (C)Pyrophosphorus acid
- (D)Hypophosphoric acid
Answer: (B)
Solution
When white phosphorus () reacts with alkali (NaOH), the reaction is:
The oxoacid formed is (hypophosphorous acid), also called phosphinic acid.
This acid has the structure with two P-H bonds and one P-OH bond, making it a monobasic acid.
Answer: (B)
The oxoacid formed is (hypophosphorous acid), also called phosphinic acid.
This acid has the structure with two P-H bonds and one P-OH bond, making it a monobasic acid.
Answer: (B)
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