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AIPMT MAINS2012Chemistry-Acids and Bases

AIPMT MAINS 2012 Chemistry Acidic Strength MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

In which of the following arrangements the given sequence is not strictly according to the property indicated against it?

A

HF < HCl < HBr < HI : increasing acidic strength

B

H₂O < H₂S < H₂Se < H₂Te : increasing pKₐ values

C

NH₃ < PH₃ < AsH₃ < SbH₃ : increasing acidic character

D

CO₂ < SiO₂ < SnO₂ < PbO₂ : increasing oxidising power

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

If acidic nature is high, Kₐ is high and pKₐ is low. The correct order for acidic nature is H₂O < H₂S < H₂Se < H₂Te, but for pKₐ it should be H₂O > H₂S > H₂Se > H₂Te.

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