Among the hydrides formed by the group $16$ elements,only $H_2O$ has an abnormally low volatility (high boiling point). This is so because

  • A
    $H_2O$ molecules are associated due to intermolecular hydrogen bonds
  • B
    $H_2O$ is covalent in nature
  • C
    The $O-H$ bond in $H_2O$ is very strong
  • D
    The electronegativity difference of $H$ and $O$ is very large

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