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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Elements of group-15, 16 and 17 form compounds with hydrogen with general formula MH3, \(H2M\) and HX (called hydrogen halides). Stability of these hydrides, along with M-H bond strength and basic nature decreases down the group. Boiling point of these hydrides mainly depends on the strength of their inter molecular forces.
Which of the following is most basic among the following hydrides of group 16?

  1. A \(H _2 Te\)
  2. B \(H _2 Se\)
  3. C H 2 S
  4. D H 2 O
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(D) H 2 O

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\(H_2O\)
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