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  4. Water is a liquid, while H2S is a gas at ordinary temperature. Explain

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Q. Water is a liquid, while $ H_2S $ is a gas at ordinary temperature. Explain

IIT JEEIIT JEE 1978The s-Block Elements

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Water forms stronger intermolecular $H$-bonds, therefore it is liquid at room temperature while $ H_2S $ cannot form such strong intermolecular bonds, gas at room temperature.