Second row hydrides generally have higher than expected boiling points for their position on the periodic table.

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Second row hydrides (such as water, H2O) have higher boiling points than expected due to hydrogen bonding between the molecules. This hydrogen bonding leads to stronger intermolecular forces and a higher boiling point compared to other molecules that have similar molecular weights but lack hydrogen bonding.

Second Row Hydrides Generally Have Higher Than Expected Boiling Points