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Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur, yet `H_(2)S` is acidic while `H_(2)O` is neutral. This is because

A

Water is a highly associated compound

B

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

C

`H_(2)S` is a gas while `H_(2)O` is a liquid

D

The molecular weight of `H_(2)S` is more

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  • H_(2)S is more volatile than water because

    A
    S' is more electro negative than 'O'
    B
    O' is more electro negative than 'S'
    C
    `H_(2)O` shows H-bonding
    D
    `H_(2)O` bond angle is more than `H_(2)S`

  • Cu^(2+) ions get precipitated with little H_2 S . While Ni^(2+) ions get precipitated with more H_(2) S . This is because

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    `K_(sp)` of NiS is low
    C
    `K_(sp)` of Cu S is high
    D
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  • Water has a higher boiling point than corresponding hydrides H_(2)S , H_(2)Se and H_(2)Te . This is because of

    A
    Angular structure of water
    B
    Presence of lone pair of electrons in `H_(2)O`
    C
    Presence of intramolecular H-bonding in water
    D
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