Which is the correct statement for the given acids?
Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while Phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid.
Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while Phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.
Both are triprotic acids.
Both are diprotic acids.
As we discussed in
Phosphorus Acid -
H3PO3 (+3), dibasic
- wherein
Hypophosphorus Acid -
H3PO2 (+1), monobasic
- wherein
Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid white phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.
Option 1)
Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while Phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid.
Incorrect option
Option 2)
Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while Phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.
Correct option
Option 3)
Both are triprotic acids.
Incorrect option
Option 4)
Both are diprotic acids.
Incorrect option