The oxoacid of phosphorus that is easily obtained from a reaction of alkali and white phosphorus and has two P-H bonds, is :
Solution
P<sub>4</sub> + 3NaOH + 3H<sub>2</sub>O $\to$ PH<sub>3</sub> + 3NaH<sub>2</sub>PO<sub>2</sub><br/><br/>
oxoacid = H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>2</sub> (hypo phosphorus acid) or (phosphinic acid)
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family
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