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What is the lowest oxidation state possessed by phosphorus in its oxyacids?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MHT CETMHT CET 2020 (12 Oct Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $+4$
  • B $+2$
  • C $+5$
  • D $+1$
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The correct answer is: $+1$
In bwnophorus acid (H3PO2) P has lowest oxidation state of +1.

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