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The strong reducing bahaviour of H3PO2 is due to:

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High oxidation state of phosphorus
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Presence of two OH groups and one PH bond
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Presence of one OH group and two PH bonds
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High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus
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Solution

The correct option is C Presence of one OH group and two PH bonds
Strong reducing behaviour of H3PO2 is attributed to the presence of two PH bonds, and hence can act as a reductant.

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