Question

The correct ratio of basicity
of orthophosphoric acid
Hypophosphorus acid and
orthophosphorus acid is
Clear Response
1:2:3​

Answer 1

Basicity

Explanation:

• The first step to calculate the ratio includes, to know about the basicity of different acids given in the question (orthophosphoric acid, Hypophosphorous acid and orthophosphorous acid).
• First of all the basicity of orthophosphoric acid will be 3. Similarly, the basicity of Hypophosphorous acid and orthophosphorous acid is 1 and 2 respectively.
• This is based on the presence of an ionizable OH group in the compound.
• Now the ratio would be 3 : 1 : 2