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Oxyacids of Phosphorus

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Which is the correct statement for the given acids?

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Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.

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Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid.

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Both are diprotic acids.

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Both are triprotic acids.

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Solution

The correct option is A Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.
The number of acidic hydrogens decide the acidity of a compound. Take a look at the structures below:

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