What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid?

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The correct option is D $+ 4$
Hypophosphoric acid, represented chemically as $H_{4} P_{2} O_{6},$ is an oxoacid of phosphorus. The oxidation state of phosphorus in hypophosphoric acid is $+ 4$ . The two phosphorus atoms in total form $4$ single bonds with $- O H$ group, two double bonds with oxygen and one single bond between the two phosphorus atoms.

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