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Which among the following compounds does not act as reducing agent ?

A

`H_(2)O`

B

`H_(2)S`

C

`H_(2)Se`

D

`H_(2)Te`

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All the hydrides, except water `(H_(2)O)` of group 16 element acts as a reducing agents . The reducing character increases from `H_(2)S` to `H_(2)`Te. This is due to decrease in stability of hydride .
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