Practice question
Question
Which group 16 element forms a hydride with the lowest boiling point?
Explanation
Boiling points of group 16 hydrides increase with molecular weight, except for H₂O (hydrogen bonding). H₂S has the lowest boiling point among H₂O, H₂S, H₂Se, and H₂Te due to weak intermolecular forces.
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