Q.
Statement-I: ∆f0H of H2O and H2S is negativeStatement-II: TeO2 is an oxidizing agent
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a
Both statements-I and II are correct
b
Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect
c
Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct
d
Both statements-I and II are incorrect
answer is A.
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I) Thermal stability of H2O>H2S>H2Se>H2Te>H2Po. ∆f0H of H2O and H2S is negative indicating their high thermal stability.II) TeO2(Te+4) is an oxidizing agent because Te+4 has a great tendency to reduce to Te+2. Down the group lower oxidation states become stable.
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