Acidity of diprotic acids in aqueous solutions increases in the order 

(a) H2S < H2Se < H2Te

(b) H2Se < H2S < H2Te

(c) H2Te < H2S < H2Se

(d) H2Se < H2Te < H2S

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Correct option (a) H2S < H2Se < H2Te

Explanation :

As the atomic size increases down the group, the bond length increases and the bond strength decreases and the cleavage of E-H bond becomes easier thus, more r.ill be the acidity. Thus, the correct order is

H2S < H2Se < H2Te.

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