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Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements

Which among the following compounds does not act as a reducing agent ?

A

H2OH_2 O

B

H2SH_2 S

C

H2SeH_2 Se

D

H2TeH_2 Te

Answer

H2OH_2 O

Explanation

Solution

Water H2OH _{2} O does not act as a reducing agent due to high OHO - H bond strength and the bond is not is easy to break.
All group 1616 hydrides (except water) are reducing agents.
On moving down the group, the reducing character increases.