Why is strong hydrogen bonding found in H 2 O but not in H 2 S?

Why is strong hydrogen bonding found in H₂O but not in H₂S?

Options

ADifferences in atomic mass
BDifferences in atomic radius
CDifferences in electronegativity
DDifferences in metallic character

Correct answer

B. Differences in atomic radius

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph does not explicitly mention the reason but implies that differences in atomic size or radius contribute to the presence of strong hydrogen bonding in H₂O but not in H₂S.

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