The acidity of the group 16 hydrides increase going down the group (H2O << H2S < H2Se < H2Te). Which — Descriptive Chemistry Chemistry Question
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The acidity of the group 16 hydrides increase going down the group (H2O << H2S < H2Se < H2Te). Which is the best explanation for this trend?
A.
The electronegativity of the group 16 elements increases going down the group.
B.✓ Correct
The polarizability of the group 16 elements increases going down the group.
C.
The polarity of the X–H bond increases going down the group.
D.
The H–X–H bond angle increases going down the group.
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