The oxyacid of phosphorus in which phosphorus has the lowest oxidation state is
The oxyacid of phosphorus in which phosphorus has the lowest oxidation state is
A. Metaphosphoric acid
B. Orthophosphoric acid
C. Pyrophosphoric acid
D. Hypophosphorous acid
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Correct Answer - D
Metaphosphoric acid : `(HPO_3)_2 - +5`
Orthophosphoric acid : `H_3PO_4 - + 5`
Pyrophosphoric acid : `H_4P_2O_7 - + 5`
Hypophosphorous acid : `H_3PO_2 - + 1`
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