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 .........

  • A
    Water is a highly associated compound.
  • B
    The 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.
  • D
    The $H-S$ bond is weaker than the $H-O$ bond.

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