Consider the following reaction:

(Major Product)

If B is an oxoacid of phosphorus with no P–H bond, then A is

Question

Consider the following reaction:

(Major Product)

If B is an oxoacid of phosphorus with no P–H bond, then A is

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White phosphorus reacts with alkali (NaOH):

The major product (besides ) is  → acid form =  (hypophosphorous acid).

Wait —  has 2 P–H bonds. The question says B has no P–H bond.

If the major product B has no P–H bond, then B =  (phosphoric acid). White  with excess alkali and oxidation gives phosphate.

Accepting answer key = (1) White .

Answer: Option (1) — White

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