Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Hypophosphorous acid acts as a strong reducing agent. | Reason (R): Hypophosphorous acid contains two P–H bonds which confer strong reducing properties.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Hypophosphorous acid is known to be a strong reducing agent due to the presence of two P–H bonds, as stated in the NCERT context.
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