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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which from following molecules exhibits lowest thermal stability?

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

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The thermal stability of hydrides of group 16 elements decreases from \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) to \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}\).