Assign the reason for the following:
(a) Enthalpy of fusion of water is higher as compared to the hydrides of
Sulphur & Selenium.
(b) Water is quite stable and does not dissociate in to its elements even at high temperature.

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Answer :

Ans-a) Due hydrogen bond it has high latent heat of fusion
 b) Water is a stable compound and its decomposition is not thermodynamically feasible

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