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H2 O is a liquid while H2 S is a gas....

`H_2 O` is a liquid while `H_2 S` is a gas.

A

Covalent bonding

B

Molecular attraction

C

H – bonding

D

H – bonding and molecular attraction

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding water molecules come close to each other and exist in liquid state.
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