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Assertion : Among the hydrides of N-fami...

Assertion : Among the hydrides of N-family , `NH_(3)` has highest boiling point .
Reason: Extensive H-bonding is present in `NH_(3)` , while other elements of the group can not form H-bonding.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is false

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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The correct Answer is:
D
Assertion: Boiling point `NH_(3)` is more than `PH_(3)` and `AsH_(3)` but less than `SbH_(3)`.
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