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Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur. Yet `H_2S` is acidic while `H_2O` is neutral. This is because

A

Water is a highly associated compound

B

Molecular mass of `H_2S` is more than that of `H_2O`

C

`H_2S` is gaseous under ordinary conditions while `H_2O` is a liquid

D

H-S bond is weaker than H-O bond.

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The correct Answer is:
D
`H_2S` is more acidic than `H_2O`. It is due to the fact that H-S bond is weaker than H-O bond.
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    A
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    B
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    C
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