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The hydrides of the first elements in groups $15-17,$ namely $\mathrm{NH}_{3}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{HF}$ respectively show abnormally high values for melting and boiling points. This is due to
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  • A small size of $\mathrm{N}, \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{F}$
  • B the ablility to form extensive intermolecula H-bonding
  • C the ability to form extensive intramolecula H-bonding
  • D effective van der Waals' interaction
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The correct answer is: the ablility to form extensive intermolecula H-bonding
Hydrides of $\mathrm{N}, \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{F}$ because of the small size and high electronegativity of elements, have ability to form extensive intermolecular between two molecules) hydrogen bonding. Thus, a large amount of energy is required to break these bonds, le., the melting and boiling points of hydrides of these elements are abnormally high.

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