The hydrides of the first elements in groups $15-17$, namely $NH_3$, $H_2O$ and $HF$ respectively show abnormally high values for melting and boiling points. This is due to

  • A
    small size of $N$, $O$ and $F$
  • B
    the ability to form extensive intermolecular $H$-bonding
  • C
    the ability to form extensive intramolecular $H$-bonding
  • D
    effective van der Waals' interaction

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