Which of the following oxoacids of phosphorus has the lowest oxidation state of phosphorus?

  • A
    Hypophosphorous acid
  • B
    Orthophosphoric acid
  • C
    Pyrophosphoric acid
  • D
    Metaphosphoric acid

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