Question

Arrange the hydrides of group 15 and 16 in increasing order of acidity

Answer 1

Answer:

Hydrides of group 16 elements in increasing order of acidity are arranged as under:

Acid Strength: H2O<H2S<H2Se<H2Te.

Hydrides of group 15 elements in increasing order of acidity are arranged as under:

BiH3>SbH3>AsH3>PH3>NH3

Explanation: