Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Which among the following compounds does not act as a reducing agent ?
A
H2O
B
H2S
C
H2Se
D
H2Te
Answer
H2O
Explanation
Solution
Water H2O does not act as a reducing agent due to high O−H bond strength and the bond is not is easy to break.
All group 16 hydrides (except water) are reducing agents.
On moving down the group, the reducing character increases.