NEET2019Chemistry-p-Block Elements

NEET 2019 Chemistry Group 16 Elements MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which is the CORRECT thermal stability order for H₂E (E = O, S, Se, Te and Po)?

A

H₂O < H₂S < H₂Se < H₂Te < H₂Po

B

H₂Po < H₂Te < H₂Se < H₂S < H₂O

C

H₂Se < H₂Te < H₂Po < H₂O < H₂S

D

H₂S < H₂O < H₂Se < H₂Te < H₂Po

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Thermal stability decreases down the group due to increasing atomic size and weaker E⁻H bond.

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