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NEET 2024 Chemistry question on p-Block Elements

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 follows the order H2O>H2Te>H2Se>H2SH_2O > H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S.

Statement II: On the basis of molecular mass, H2OH_2O is expected to have lower boiling point than the other members of the group but due to the presence of extensive H-bonding in H2OH_2O, it has higher boiling point.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A.
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  2. B.
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  3. C.
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  4. D.
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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Correct option: B

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