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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

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Water is a highly associated compound

B

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

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`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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