7.15 Why is H2O a liquid and H2S a gas ?
7.15 Why is H2O a liquid and H2S a gas ?
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The oxygen atom has a smaller size and greater electronegativity than sulphur atom, hence intermolecular hydrogen bonding is possible in water (H2O). But, only weak Van there Waal's force holds H2S molecules, hence water is liquid and H2S is a gas.
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