Question

How do you account for the reducing behaviour of h3po2 2?

Answer 1

Answer:

The hydrogen atoms in OH bond are ionisable and are acidic whereas the P-H bonds havereducing property. The number of P-H bonds is more in H₃P0₂ than H₃PO₃. Therefore, it is stronger reducing agent than H₃PO₃

Answer 2

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• ❤.. ${H3PO2}$, two ${H}$ atoms are bonded directly to ${p}$ atom which imparts reducing character to the acid.