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The P-Block Elements
Question
Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their reducing character:
HF, HCl, HBr, HI
Solution
Reducing character depends on the ease of release of H. Down the group, atomic size of halogen increases, bond length increases, bond strength decreases, thus it becomes easier to release H. So, the correct order of reducing character is:
HF<HCl<HBr<HI
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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.
Why is H2O a liquid and H2S a gas?
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