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Match the following:

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Water has an exceptionally high melting and boiling point because of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Updated On: Jun 17, 2026
  • A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  • A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Melting points of Group 16 hydrides generally increase with molecular mass. Water shows anomalously high melting point due to hydrogen bonding.

Step 1:
Identify melting point of water.
\[ H_2O \] has melting point \[ 273K \] Therefore \[ A \rightarrow II \]

Step 2:
Arrange remaining hydrides.
\[ H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S \] in melting point. Thus, \[ H_2Te=188K \] \[ H_2Se=208K \] \[ H_2S=222K \]

Step 3:
Match correctly.
\[ A-II,\;B-I,\;C-IV,\;D-III \] \[ \boxed{\text{Option (A)}} \]
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