Assertion . H_(2) O is the only hybride of group -16 which is liquid ordinary tempratyre . Reason . In ice , oxygen atom is surrounded by two covalent bonds and two hydrogen bonds .

Assertion . H_(2) O is the only hybride of group -16 which is liquid o

1.	Assertion . H_(2) O is the only hybride of group -16 which is liquid ordinary tempratyre . Reason . In ice , oxygen atom is surrounded by two covalent bonds and two hydrogen bonds .
Answer» If both assertion and reason are correct, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. If both assertion and reason are correct , but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. If assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect . If both assertion and reason are incorrect. Solution :Correct explanation . `H_(2)O` is a LIQUID due to extensive hydrogen bonding and hence has high BOILING POINT.