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H2S is more acidic than H2O. The reason ...

`H_2S` is more acidic than `H_2O`. The reason is

A

oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur

B

atomic number of sulphur is higher than oxygen

C

H-S bond is weaker as compared to H-O bond

D

H-O bond is weaker as compared to H-S bond

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to larger size of sulphur H-S bond is weaker and breaks easily as compared to H-O bond.
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