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Write the formula and structure of hypo phosphoric acid. What information do you get from its structure

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Write the formula and structure of hypo phosphoric acid. What information do you get from its structure regarding its basicity and its reducing action?

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The formula is H4P2O6 and its structure is

It contains ‘4’ OH group and 4 replaceable hydrogen atoms. Hence it is a tetrabasic acid or its basicity is four. It does not contain a P — H bond. Hence, it does not act as a reducing agent.

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