The electronegativity of oxygen is higher than that of sulfur. Yet,$H_2S$ is acidic while $H_2O$ is neutral. The reason for this is .........
- AWater is a highly associated compound.
- BThe molecular weight of $H_2O$ is higher than that of $H_2S$.
- C$H_2S$ is a gas under normal conditions while $H_2O$ is a liquid.
- DThe $H-S$ bond is weaker than the $H-O$ bond.
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