NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3pn004
Among HX2O, HX2S, HX2Se and HX2Te, the strongest acid in aqueous solution is
AHX2O
BHX2Te
CHX2S
DHX2Se
Answer: B
The H-E bond enthalpy decreases down the group as the size of E increases, so the hydride loses HX+ more readily. Acidic character increases HX2O<HX2S<HX2Se<HX2Te, making HX2Te the strongest acid.