Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

Given below are two statements: Statement I: For the hydrides of group 16 elements, acidic character increases from H2O\text{H}_2\text{O} to H2Te\text{H}_2\text{Te}. Statement II: For the hydrides of group 16 elements, thermal stability decreases from H2O\text{H}_2\text{O} to H2Te\text{H}_2\text{Te}. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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