JEE Main 2025 — p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution
JEE Main 2025 (2 Apr Shift 2)
Question
The nature of oxide and hydride formed by Te , respectively are :
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Correct answer
AOxidising and acidic
Step-by-step explanation
is oxidizing in nature because it can be reduced from +4 oxidation state to lower oxidation state.
due to less bond dissociation energy easily breaks and hence acidic in nature.
due to less bond dissociation energy easily breaks and hence acidic in nature.
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