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Oxyen is more eletrongative than sulphur, yet `H_(2)S` is acidic while `H_(2)O` in neutral.this is because:

A

water is a highly associated compound

B

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

C

`H_2S` is a gas while `H_2O` is a liquid

D

the molecular weight of `H_2S` is more than that of `H_2O`.

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The correct Answer is:
B
`H_2O > H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S`
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