Multiple choice

Which among the following properties follows the trend H2O > H2S > H2Se > H2Te?

  1. Acidic strength and reducing nature

  2. Bond angle and thermal stability

  3. Acidic strength and thermal stability

  4. Acidic strength and bond angle

  5. Bond angle and reducing nature

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B Correct answer
Explanation

H-E-H bond angle as well as thermal stability of group 16 hydrides decrease down the group, i.e. H2O > H2S > H2Se > H2Te.