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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

The nature of oxide \(\left(\mathrm{TeO}_2\right)\) and hydride \(\left(\mathrm{TeH}_2\right)\) formed by Te , respectively are _______.

  1. A Oxidising and acidic
  2. B Reducing and basic
  3. C Reducing and acidic
  4. D Oxidising and basic
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(A) Oxidising and acidic

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\(\mathrm{TeO}_2\) is oxidizing in nature because it can be reduced from +4 oxidation state to lower oxidation state. \(\mathrm{TeH}_2\) due to less bond dissociation energy easily breaks and hence acidic in nature.
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