Water $(H_2O)$ is a liquid while hydrogen sulfide $(H_2S)$ is a gas. This is due to:
- AHigher molecular weight of water.
- BHydrogen sulfide is a weak acid.
- CElectronegativity of sulfur is higher than that of oxygen.
- DWater molecules are associated through $H$-bonding.
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Which of the following molecules are expected to exhibit intermolecular $H$-bonding?
$(I)$ Acetic acid $(II)$ $o$-nitrophenol $(III)$ $m$-nitrophenol $(IV)$ $o$-boric acid
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$(I)$ Acetic acid $(II)$ $o$-nitrophenol $(III)$ $m$-nitrophenol $(IV)$ $o$-boric acid
Select the correct alternative.
Which of the following hydrogen halides has the highest boiling point?
In which of the following compounds is an intramolecular hydrogen bond present?
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