Q. Oxygen and sulphur both are the member of same group in Periodic Table but $H_{2}O$ is liquid while $H_{2}S$ is gas because

A) Molecular weight of water is more
B) Electronegativity of sulphur is more
C) $H_{2}S$ is weak acid
D) Water molecules are having strong hydrogen bonds between them
Explanation

(d)
Both O and S belong to same group but $H_{2}O$ is a liquid while$H_{2}S$ is a gas. This can be explained on the basis of electronegativity. In water due to the high electronegativity of oxygen hydrogen bonds are formed. As a result the molecules of $H_{2}O$ get associate together, hence water exists as a liquid at room temperature. On the other hand, the electronegativity of S is less and therefore, hydrogen bonding in $H_{2}S$ is almost negligible. As a result of which molecules of $H_{2}S$ are not associated and $H_{2}S$ exsists as a gas at room temperature.

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.