Why does water show high boiling point as compared to hydrogen sulphide? Give reasons for your answer. - Chemistry

Why does water show high boiling point as compared to hydrogen sulphide? Give reasons for your answer.

Short Note

Because of hydrogen bonding water has a higher boiling point than \[\ce{H2S}\] as in \[\ce{H2S}\] hydrogen bonding is absent.

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Chapter 9: Hydrogen - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [Page 119]

Chapter 9 Hydrogen
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 55 | Page 119

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