Multiple choice

Which of the following compounds is the most volatile?

  1. H2O

  2. H2S

  3. H2Se

  4. H2Te
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Volatility increases from H2O to H2S and then decreases to H2Po. H2S > H2Se > H2Te > H2Po > H2O The least volatility and high boiling point of water is due to hydrogen bonds.

 

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