Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

The correct order of melting points of hydrides of group 16 elements is :

  1. A H<sub>2</sub>S < H<sub>2</sub>Se < H<sub>2</sub>Te < H<sub>2</sub>O Correct answer
  2. B H<sub>2</sub>O < H<sub>2</sub>S < H<sub>2</sub>Se < H<sub>2</sub>Te
  3. C H<sub>2</sub>S < H<sub>2</sub>Te < H<sub>2</sub>Se < H<sub>2</sub>O
  4. D H<sub>2</sub>Se < H<sub>2</sub>S < H<sub>2</sub>Te < H<sub>2</sub>O

Solution

<table style="width:100%;text-align:left"> <thead> <tr> <th>Hydride</th> <th>M.P.</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>H<sub>2</sub>O</td> <td>273 K</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H<sub>2</sub>S </td> <td>188 K</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H<sub>2</sub>Se</td> <td>208 K</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H<sub>2</sub>Te</td> <td>222 K</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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