Although oxygen is more electronegative than sulfur,$H_2S$ is acidic while $H_2O$ is neutral. This is because ..........
- AWater is a highly associated compound
- BThe molecular weight of $H_2S$ is higher than that of $H_2O$
- C$H_2S$ is a gas at room temperature while $H_2O$ is a liquid
- DThe $H-S$ bond is weaker than the $H-O$ bond
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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: The boiling points of the following hydrides of group $16$ elements increase in the order: $H_2O < H_2S < H_2Se < H_2Te$.
Statement $II$: The boiling points of these hydrides increase with an increase in molar mass.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement $I$: The boiling points of the following hydrides of group $16$ elements increase in the order: $H_2O < H_2S < H_2Se < H_2Te$.
Statement $II$: The boiling points of these hydrides increase with an increase in molar mass.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Assertion : There is a large difference between the melting and boiling points of $O$ and $S$.
Reason : It can be explained on the basis of their atomicity in $O_2$ and $S_8$ molecules.
Reason : It can be explained on the basis of their atomicity in $O_2$ and $S_8$ molecules.
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