The correct order of melting points of hydrides of group 16 elements is:
The correct order of melting points of hydrides of group 16 elements is:
Option 1 - <p>H<sub>2</sub>S < H<sub>2</sub>Se < H<sub>2</sub>Te < H<sub>2</sub>O</p>
Option 2 - <p>H<sub>2</sub>O < H<sub>2</sub>S < H<sub>2</sub>Se < H<sub>2</sub>Te</p>
Option 3 - <p>H<sub>2</sub>S < H<sub>2</sub>Te < H<sub>2</sub>Se < H<sub>2</sub>O</p>
Option 4 - <p>H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>3</sub></p>
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Due to H- bond in water, it has high melting point and melting point of other hydrides of the group are depending upon the molecular weight.
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