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Question

Which is the correct statement for the given acids?

Options

A.

Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid.

B.

Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.

C.

Both are triprotic acids

D.

Both are diprotic acids

Solution

Phosphinic acid is Hypophosphorous acid 𝐻3𝑃𝑂2 which is Monobasic acid. Phosphonic acid is
phosphorous acid 𝐻3𝑃𝑂3 which is Dibasic acid.

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