NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistrys Block ElementsPractice
Which among the following compounds does not act as a reducing agent?
Options
- AH 2 O
- B H 2 S
- C H 2 Se
- D H 2 Te
Correct answer
A. H 2 O
Step-by-step solution
Due to high H − O bond strength, H 2 O do not act as reducing agent, where as rest of then act as reducing agents. → Reducing   action   increases H 2 S     H 2 Se     H 2 Te due to decrease in H − E bond strength.