The nature of oxide $\left(\mathrm{TeO}_{2}\right)$ and hydride $\left(\mathrm{TeH}_{2}\right)$ formed by Te, respectively are :
Select the correct option:
A
Oxidising and basic
B
Reducing and basic
C
Reducing and acidic
D
Oxidising and acidic
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Solution
$\mathrm{TeO}_{2}$ is oxidizing in nature because it can be reduced from +4 oxidation state to lower oxidation state.
$TeH_2$ due to less bond dissociation energy easily breaks and hence acidic in nature.
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