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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic 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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