Is H2S bent?

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The question is asking about the molecular geometry of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and whether it adopts a bent shape. Understanding the molecular structure and the arrangement of electron pairs is key to answering this question.

Answer

Bent molecular geometry

The H2S molecule has a bent molecular geometry.

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The H2S molecule has a bent molecular geometry.

More Information

The bent structure results from repulsion between the lone pairs of electrons on the sulfur atom, which push the hydrogen atoms closer together and reduce the bond angle.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume H2S is linear because it has only two hydrogen atoms. Remember to account for lone pairs when determining molecular shape.

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