Question

Reducing character decreasing so2 to teo2

Answer 1

Reducing character decreases SO2 to Teo2 SO2 is reducing agent while Teo2 is oxidizing agent

Answer 2

As the electronegativity value decreases from $SO_2$ to $TeO_2$, reducing character decreases.

Explanation:

• The given compounds are oxides formed by elements of group 16 in the periodic table.
• Reducing character means the ability to gain electrons and it is dependent on electronegativity.
• Electronegativity refers to the power of an element to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself.
• Due to increase in atomic size, the electronegativity value decreases down the group.
• Hence reducing character too decreases from $SO_2$ to $TeO_2$.

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