Q34 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

The correct order of acidic character of the following is:

  • A
    H2O>H2 S>H2Se>H2Te
  • B
    H2Se>H2 S>H2O>H2Te
  • Correct answer
    C
    H2Te>H2Se>H2 S>H2O
  • D
    H2Te>H2 S>H2Se>H2O

Solution

The acidity is directly proportional to the tendency of the hydrogen donor. It depends upon the bond dissociation enthalpy of the X-H bond where X is Te,Se,S & O. Down the group the bond dissociation energy of hydrides decreases and the acidic strength increases.

Hence, the correct order of acidic character of the given hydrides is H2Te>H2Se>H2 S>H2O.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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