The molecular formula of an acid of phosphorus is $H_3PO_2$. What are its name and basicity,respectively?

  • A
    Phosphoric acid and two
  • B
    Hypophosphorous acid and two
  • C
    Hypophosphorous acid and one
  • D
    Hypophosphoric acid and two

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