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Strong reducing behaviour of H3PO2 is due to 

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a
High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
b
High oxidation state of phosphorus
c
Presence of two -OH groups and one P - H bond
d
Presence of one  - OH group and P - H bonds.
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Correct option is D

All oxyacids of phosphorus which have P - H bonds act as strong reducing agents. H3PO2 has two P - H bonds hence, it acts as a strong reducing aqent.

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