Question

choose the correct alternative.

which among the following hydride is NOT a reducing agent.
1.H2O.
2.H2S.
3.H2Te.
4. H2se.
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Answer 1

Answer:

(1) h20 is not a reducing agent.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Among the following hydrides, the hydride which is NOT a reducing agent is: (1) H₂O

- All the given options are group 16 hydrides.

- On going down the group, the reducing character of group 16 hydrides increases.

- This implies that H2O is the least reducing among the following.

- It only acts as a reducing agent in the presence of a very strong oxidising agent.

- As it has very less reducing property, so it is often not considered as a reducing agent.