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H(2)S less acidic than H(2)Te. Why?...

`H_(2)S` less acidic than `H_(2)Te`. Why?

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Due to the decrease in bond dissociation enthalpy down the group, acidic character of elements increases. That is why, `H_(2)S` is less acidic than `H_(2)Te`.
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