At room temperature, H_2O is a liquid while H_2S is a gas. The reason is

JEE Main Chemistry question

At room temperature, is a liquid while is a gas. The reason is

(A)Electronegativity of is greater than
(B)Difference in bond angles of both molecules
(C)Association in takes place due to -bonding, while there is no -bonding in Correct
(D) and belong to different periods

Answer: (C)

Solution

Oxygen's small size and high electronegativity allow water molecules to form extensive, strong hydrogen bonds, causing association into a liquid at room

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