Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2016(1)
हिन्दीWhich is the CORRECT statement for the given acids?
Correct answer · Option D
Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.
Explanation
Phosphinic acid \( \mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{PO}_{2} \) contains one \( \mathrm{P-OH} \) bond (monoprotic), and phosphonic acid \( \mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{PO}_{3} \) contains two \( \mathrm{P-OH} \) bonds (diprotic).