P Block Elements Question 354
Question: At room temperature $ H_2O $ is a liquid while $ H_2S $ is a gas. The reason is
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Options:
A) Electronegativity of O is greater than S
B) Difference in the bond angles of both the molecules
C) Association takes place in $ H_2O $ due to H-bonding while no H- bonding in $ H_2S $
D) O and S belong to different periods
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ H_2O $ contain hydrogen bond while no hydrogen bonding is present in $ H_2S $ .
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