Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur,yet $H_2S$ is acidic while $H_2O$ is neutral. This is because

  • A
    Water is a highly associated liquid
  • B
    $H-S$ bond is weaker than $H-O$ bond
  • C
    $H_2S$ is a gas while $H_2O$ is a liquid
  • D
    The molecular weight of $H_2S$ is more than that of $H_2O$

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