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H3PO2 and H3PO3 act as good reducing agent while H3PO4 does not.

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Answered by AionAbhishek

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In H3PO2 and H3PO3 oxidation state of P is +1 and +3 respectively, which can further be oxidized to a higher oxidation state. So they can act as reducing agents.

In H3PO4 oxidation state of P is +5, which is highest for P.

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Hence H3PO4 cannot serve as a reducing agent.

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Answered by Jyotishman8

Answer:In H3PO2 and H3PO3 oxidation state of P is +1 and +3 respectively, which can further be oxidized to a higher oxidation state. So they can act as reducing agents.

In H3PO4 oxidation state of P is +5, which is highest for P.

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Hence H3PO4 cannot serve as a reducing agent.

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