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White phosphorus on reaction with lime water gives calcium salt of an acid (A) along with a gas (X). Which of the following is correct?

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a
(A) on heating gives (X) and O2
b
The bond angle in (X) is less than that in case of ammonia
c
(A) is a dibasic acid
d
(X) is more basic than ammonia

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Correct option is B

White phosphorous + Lime water → Calcium salt of an acid (A) + Gas (X)2P4+8Ca(OH)2+6H2O⟶3CaH2PO22+2PH3(X)(A) is H3PO2, hypophosphorous acid.(A) is monobasic acid.2H3PO2→∆H3PO4+PH3

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