Strong reducing behaviour of $H_3PO_2$ is due to

  • A
    Low oxidation state of $P$
  • B
    Presence of one $-OH$ group and two $P-H$ bonds
  • C
    Presence of two $-OH$ groups and one $P-H$ bond
  • D
    Low coordination number of $P$

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