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The bond angle in H2O is approximately 105˚ while the bond angle in H2S is approximately 90˚. Which — Bonding Chemistry Question

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The bond angle in H2O is approximately 105˚ while the bond angle in H2S is approximately 90˚. Which explanation best accounts for this difference?

A.

H–S bonds are longer than H–O bonds.

B.

H–S bonds are less polar than H–O bonds.

C.

S has d orbitals available for bonding, O does not.

D.

O uses sp3 hybrid orbitals for bonding, S uses its 3p orbitals.

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