The larger size of S atom as compared to O atom which decreases the orbital overlap and hence the hybridization tends to be purely p orbitals.
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Liquid state of H2O as compared to gaseous state of H2S
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C
Both of the above
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None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A The larger size of S atom as compared to O atom which decreases the orbital overlap and hence the hybridization tends to be purely p orbitals. There are 3 types of repulsion- (lp-lp), (lp-bp), (bp-bp) thus bond angle in H2O < 109.5∘ i.e. 104.5∘ and in H2S90∘. It is due to larger size of S atom which minimises the repulsion and allows the bonds in H2S to be purely p-type.