Why enthalpy of water in liquid state (25 C) is less than the enthalpy of steam (100 C)?

Why enthalpy of water in liquid state (25 C) is less than the enthalpy of steam (100 C)?
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Ans: Enthalpy of water in liquid state is less than steam because the steam is at high temperature i.e;100 C, whereas that of liquid water is 25 C.
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