Question:

Which of the following compound is a tribasic acid?

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • $H _{3} PO _{2}$
  • $H _{3} PO _{4}$
  • $H _{3} PO _{3}$
  • $H _{4} P _{2} O _{7}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

$H _{3} PO _{4}$ is a tetrahedral structure molecule. It contains three $-OH$ group so that three protons can be released. So it acts as a tribasic acid.
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  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
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