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Which one of the following is non-reduci...

Which one of the following is non-reducing?

A

`H_(2)S`

B

`H_(2)Tc`

C

`H_(2)Sc`

D

`H_(2)O`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Except `H_(2)O`, all hydrides act as reducing agnet. The reducing nature increases as the atomic number of the central atom increases. This is due to weakening of M-H bond as the bond length increases with increase in size of M-atom.
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