In the hydrides of VI A group elements the boiling point increases from H2S to H2Po. It is because of increase in the

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In the hydrides of VI A group elements the boiling point increases from H₂S to H₂Po. It is because of increase in the

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size of atoms

stability

atomic weight of chalcogens

acidic nature

answer is C.

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1. The melting and boiling point increases with increase in atomic number down the group .Hydrogen bonding is not the alone factor to decide. Molecular weight and branching is also. Only exception is water since oxygen is more electronegative and hydrogen bonding plays a crucial role. However not discussed here.

2. Due to the decreasing bond dissociation enthalpy, acidic character of group 16 elements increases down the group. H₂O < H₂S < H₂Se < H₂Te.

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