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The structural formula of hypophosphorous acid is

1. H—O—P—OH
2. H—O—P—OH (with one double bond to O)
3. HO—P—OH (with one double bond to O)
4. H—O—P—OOH (with one double bond to O)

Correct answer: H—O—P—OH (with one double bond to O)

Solution

Hypophosphorous acid (H3PO2) has the structure H—O—P—OH with one double bond to oxygen. It contains one P=O bond and two P—H bonds, making option B correct.

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