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Water is a liquid, while H2 S is a gas a...

Water is a liquid, while `H_2 S` is a gas at ordinary temperature. Explain.

A

Water has higher molecular weight

B

Hydrogen sulphide is a weak acid

C

electronegativity of S gt O

D

Water molecules associate through hydrogen bonding

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The correct Answer is:
D
`H_2O` associates with water due to intermolecular H - bonding
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