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Why is H₂O a liquid and H₂S a gas?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET
Options:
  • A Due to stronger hydrogen bonding in H₂O compared to H₂S.
  • B Due to higher atomic weight of oxygen compared to sulfur.
  • C Due to the lower boiling point of H₂S.
  • D Due to the presence of lone pairs in H₂O.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Due to stronger hydrogen bonding in H₂O compared to H₂S.
Correct Option is : (A)
Due to stronger hydrogen bonding in H₂O compared to H₂S.

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