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JEE Main 3 August 2021, Shift 1, Chemistry Q37

Question 37 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 7 of 30, Section A.

Select from the following, the correct order of reducing property

(1) $\mathrm{H_2S > H_2Se > H_2Te}$
(2) $\mathrm{H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S}$ Official answer
(3) $\mathrm{H_2Te > H_2S > H_2Se}$
(4) $\mathrm{H_2Se > H_2S > H_2Te}$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: The p-Block Elements
Topic: Group 15 & 16
Idea tested: Group 16 Hydrides Trends

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