Question

The diagram above shows the hydrides of groups 14, 15, 16, and 17 elements. Why does H20, HF, and NH3 have much higher boiling points than the rest of the molecules in their groups?

Answer 1

Hydrogen Bonding

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrogen Bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is bonded to N, O, and F atoms.

The molecules H₂O, HF, and NH₃ all experience hydrogen bonding, which is a relatively strong IMF, causing the molecules to have stronger attraction to each other. Having a stronger attraction between molecules results in more energy required to separate them, thus these molecules will have a higher boiling point than the rest of the molecules in their group.