S Block Elements Question 301

Question: What is the correct relationship between the pHs of isomolar solutions of sodium oxide $ (pH_1), $ sodium sulphide $ (pH_2), $ sodium selenide $ (pH_3) $ and sodium telluride $ (pH_4) $

[CBSE PMT 2005]

Options:

A) $ pH_1>pH_2=pH_3>pH_4 $

B) $ pH_1<pH_2<pH_3<pH_4 $

C) $ pH_1<pH_2<pH_3=pH_4 $

D) $ pH_1>pH_2>pH_3>pH_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Order of acidic strength is $ H_2Te>H_2Se>H_2S>H_2O $

$ Na_2O $ is a salt of $ NaOH+H_2O $ and $ H_2O $ is least acidic among given acids hence pH in this case will be maximum.