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The geometry and dipole moment of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$ respectively are
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (23 Aug Shift 2)
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  • A angular and non-zero
  • B angular and zero
  • C linear and zero
  • D linear and non-zero
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The correct answer is: angular and non-zero
$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$ has an angular geometry because there are two lone pairs of electrons. The dipole moment is non-zero, because sulphur is more electronegative than hydrogen and this makes molecule slightly polar.

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