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JEE Main 2023Redox Reactions Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

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The oxidation state of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid is + _____________.

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Hypophosphoric acid H4P2O6

Oxidation state is +4

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift Chemistry - Redox Reactions Question 31 English Explanation

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