sblock Elements 1 Question 41

59. Water is a liquid, while $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}$ is a gas at ordinary temperature. Explain .

$(1978,1 \mathrm{M})$

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Solution:

  1. Water forms stronger intermolecular H-bonds, therefore it is liquid at room temperature while $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}$ cannot form such strong intermolecular bonds, gas at room temperature.