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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