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Which of the following oxoacids of phosphorus is used as a flame retardant and in the production of polyphosphate compounds?

 

Option: 1

Phosphoric acid

 


Option: 2

Pyrophosphoric acid
 


Option: 3

Hypophosphorous acid

 


Option: 4

Orthophosphoric acid


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Correct Option D

Orthophosphoric acid is used as a flame retardant and in the production of polyphosphate compounds due to its ability to form strong bonds with metal ions. Hence option D is the correct answer.

Option (A) is incorrect because orthophosphoric acid is used as a flame retardant and in the production of polyphosphate compounds due to its ability to form strong bonds with metal ions.  Hence option A  is incorrect.

Option (B) is incorrect because orthophosphoric acid is used as a flame retardant and in the production of polyphosphate compounds due to its ability to form strong bonds with metal ions.   Hence option B is incorrect.

Option (C) is incorrect because orthophosphoric acid is used as a flame retardant and in the production of polyphosphate compounds due to its ability to form strong bonds with metal ions.  Hence option C is incorrect.

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