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Consider the statements: (I) is dibasic whereas is monobasic. (II) is square planar. (III) acts as a reducing agent. (IV) is paramagnetic because it dissociates readily into units in the solid state. The correct statements are
- A. I, II and III only
- B. I and II only
- C. II, III and IV only
- D. I, II, III and IV
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Answer: (A) I, II and III only
(I) true: has two P-OH groups and one P-H, has one P-OH. (II) true: Xe has bond pairs and lone pairs in an octahedral arrangement, giving square planar shape. (III) true: the P-H bonds make hypophosphorous acid a strong reductant (it reduces to Ag). (IV) false: has all electrons paired (N-N bonded) and is diamagnetic and colourless; only is paramagnetic. Hence I, II and III.
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