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MHT CET 202621 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
21 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

MHT CET 2026 · 21 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

The hydride with lowest acid strength among the following is

The hydride with lowest acid strength among the following is

Options

  1. AH2Se\text{H}_2\text{Se}
  2. BH2Te\text{H}_2\text{Te}
  3. CH2O\text{H}_2\text{O}
  4. DH2S\text{H}_2\text{S}

Correct answer

C. H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}

Step-by-step solution

The given compounds are hydrides of Group 16 elements.

As we move down the group, the atomic size of the central atom increases. This causes the bond length of the E-H bond (where E is the Group 16 element) to increase and the bond dissociation enthalpy to decrease.

Consequently, the tendency to release an H+H^+ ion increases down the group, leading to an increase in acidic strength.

The order of acidic strength of Group 16 hydrides is H2O<H2S<H2Se<H2TeH_2O < H_2S < H_2Se < H_2Te.

Therefore, H2OH_2O has the lowest acid strength.

Answer: H2O\text{H}_2\text{O}
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