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Why reducing property of dioxide decreases From SO2 to TeO2
Why Does the Reducing Property of Dioxide Decrease from SO2 to TeO2?
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The reducing property of dioxides decreases from sulfur dioxide (SO2) to tellurium dioxide (TeO2) due to the increasing electronegativity and atomic size of the elements involved. As the group 16 elements progress from sulfur to tellurium, the ability to donate electrons diminishes, resulting in weaker reducing agents. This trend is attributed to the higher oxidation states and stability of the heavier dioxides, which are less prone to reduction reactions.
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