Q.

S-I : H3PO2 is a stronger acid than H3PO4 under identical conditions.

S-II : The oxidation number of phosphorus in H3PO2 is +1, where as in H3PO4 it is +5.

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a

Both statements are false.

b

S-I is true S-II is false.

c

Both statements are true.

d

S-I is false S-II is true.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In H3PO2, there is one -OH group whereas in H3PO4, there are 3 -OH groups. More is the -OH groups, lesser is the acidic strength. This means that S-I is correct.

Oxidation number of P in H3PO2 is +3 and in H3PO4, oxidation state of P is +5. This means that S-II is correct.

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