MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistryp -Block Elements (group 15-18)Physical Properties of Group 16 Elements Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur, yet H₂S is acidic in nature while H₂O is neutral because:
A.water molecules are associated due to inter-
B.water has higher boiling point than H₂S
C.H—S is weaker than O—H bond✓ Correct
D.H₂S is a gas at ordinary temperature while H₂O is a
Explanation
2 2 Weaker bond due to bigger size of S H S H HS →
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