Which is a stronger base. S2- or Se2-? Explain.

Chapter 15, Problem 121E

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Which is a stronger base, S2- or Se2-? Explain.

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Which is a stronger base, S2- or Se2-? Explain.

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Problem 121E

Which is a stronger base.   or    ? Explain.

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 is   is a stronger base than . Due to the acidity of their hydrides.

Out of  and  ,   is more acidic.

This is due to the weaker bond between  H and Se.

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