The decreasing basic order of the following compounds is:
i.H2O
ii.H2S
iii.H2Se
iv.H2Te
A
(i)>(ii)>(iii)>(iv)
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B
(iv)>(iii)>(ii)>(i)
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C
(iii)>(i)>(ii)>(iv)
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D
(iv)>(ii)>(i)>(iii)
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Solution
The correct option is B(i)>(ii)>(iii)>(iv) The basic character of hydrides of 16 group decreases down the group. Size increases down the group and LP ¯¯¯e density decreases.