Chemistry Question 79 – NEET-UG 2024

Given below are two statements: Statement I : The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follow the order ${\text{H}}_2\text{O}>{\text{H}}_2\text{Te}>{\text{H}}_2\text{Se}>{\text{H}}_2\text{S}$. Statement II : On the basis of molecular mass, ${\text{H}}_2\text{O}$ is expected to have lower boiling point than the other members of the group but due to the presence of extensive H-bonding in ${\text{H}}_2\text{O}$, it has higher boiling point. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: