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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, making up ~75% of all matter.
In which one of the following arrangements the given sequence is not strictly according to the properties indicated against it?
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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
2021
chemistry
HF < HCl < HBr < HI : Increasing acidic strength
H 2 _2 2 โ O < < < H 2 _2 2 โ S < < < H 2 _2 2 โ Se < < < H 2 _2 2 โ Te : Increasing p K a pK_a p K a โ values
NH 3 < _3 < 3 โ < PH 3 < _3 < 3 โ < AsH 3 < _3 < 3 โ <
CO 2 < _2 < 2 โ < SiO 2 < _2 < 2 โ < SnO 2 < _2 < 2 โ <
Explanation To solve this problem, we need to analyze each option based on the given property. \\
Option 1: HF < HCl < HBr < HI : Increasing acidic strength \\
โข The acidic strength of hydrogen halides increases down the group in the periodic table. \\
โข This is because the bond strength decreases from HF to HI, making it easier to donate a proton. \\
โข Therefore, this sequence is correct. \\
Option 2:
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SbH
: Increasing acidic character
PbO
: Increasing oxidizing power
H
O
H
S
H
Se
H
Te
: Increasing
values
โข
is inversely related to acidic strength; lower
means stronger acid.
โข The acidic strength of hydrides increases down the group, so
should decrease.
โข Therefore, the sequence should be
H
O
H
S
H
Se
H
Te
for increasing
โข This sequence is incorrect as given.
Option 3:
NH
PH
AsH
SbH
: Increasing acidic character
โข The acidic character of group 15 hydrides increases down the group.
โข This is due to the decreasing bond strength and increasing size of the central atom.
โข Therefore, this sequence is correct.
Option 4:
CO
SiO
SnO
PbO
: Increasing oxidizing power
โข The oxidizing power of oxides generally increases down the group.
โข This is because heavier elements can stabilize higher oxidation states more easily.
โข Therefore, this sequence is correct.
Conclusion:
The sequence in Option 2 is not strictly according to the properties indicated.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.