NEET 2025 Chemistry question

ChemistryThe p-Block ElementsNEET 2025

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

Answer: (B)

Solution

Both are correct: is anomalous due to H-bonding, then by molar mass.

Question ID VK-014390