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Identify acidic salt which can react with one mole of base among the following.

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  1. $(NH _{4}) _{2}CO _{3}$

  2. $Na _{2}HPO _{3}$

  3. $NaH _{2}PO _{3}$

  4. $CH _{3}COOK$

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$H _3PO _3$ is a dibasic acid. In its structure, one oxygen atom is bonded to $P-$ atom via a double bond. $2$ $O-$atoms are bonded to $H-$atoms causing acidity. The third $H$ is directly attached to $P-$ atom responsible for its reducing behavior. 

In $NaH _2PO _3$, one acidic $H$ is replaced by $Na$. Only one $H$ is left which causes the acidic behavior in the salt and hence, will react with one mole of base.