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Why is `H_(2)O` a liquid and `H_(2)S` a gas?

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Due to greater electronegativity of `O` than `S_(1)H_(2)O` undergoes extensive intermolecular `H`-bonding.As a result, `H_(2)O` exists as an associated molecule in which each `O` is tetraherally surrounded by four water molecular.Quite a larger amount of energy is required to break these `H`-bonds.Therefore , `H_(2)O` is a liquid at room temperature.

In constant, `H_(2)S` does not undergo `H`-bonding.It exists as discrete molecules which are held together by weak van der Waals forces of attraction.To break these forces of attraction, only a small amount of energy is required.Therefore, `H_(2)S` is gas at room temperature.
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