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The P-Block Elements

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Hydrogen halides are covalent compounds but their aqueous solutions conduct electricity, Why?

Solution

Hydrogen halides are covalent compound but in aqueous phase conduct electricity because of the formation of H₃O⁺ and X^– ions.
HX + H₂O→ H₃O⁺ + X^–

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What happens when H₃PO₃ is heated?

List the important source of sulphur.

Write the order of thermal stability of the hydrides of Group 16 elements.

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