NEET2022Chemistry-Periodic Table
NEET 2022 Chemistry Group 16 Elements Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The boiling points of the following hydrides of group 16 elements increases in the order: H₂O < H₂S < H₂Se < H₂Te.
Statement II: The boiling points of these hydrides increase with increase in molar mass.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
B
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are correct. The boiling points of hydrides increase with molar mass due to increased van der Waals forces.
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