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At room temperature, H2O is liquid while...

At room temperature, `H_2O` is liquid while `H_2S` is a gas. The reason is

A

electronegativity of O is greater than S

B

difference in the bond angles of both the molecules.

C

association takes place in the `H_2O` due to H-bonding while no H-bonding in `H_2S`

D

O and S belong to different periods

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The correct Answer is:
C
`H_2O` contain hydrogen bond while no hydrogen bonding is present in `H_2S`
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