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Hypophosphorous acid (HPA), or phosphinic acid, is a phosphorus oxyacid and a powerful reducing agent with molecular formula H₃PO₂. It is a colorless low-melting compound, which is soluble in water, dioxane, and alcohols. The formula for this acid is generally written H₃PO₂, but a more descriptive presentation is HOP(O)H₂, which highlights its monoprotic character. Salts derived from this acid are called hypophosphites.