What is the shape of hydrogen sulfide?

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The question is asking about the molecular shape of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), which is determined by its geometry based on the arrangement of its atoms and the presence of lone pairs of electrons on the central sulfur atom.

Answer

bent

The shape of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is bent with a bond angle of approximately 92 degrees.

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The shape of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is bent with a bond angle of approximately 92 degrees.

More Information

Hydrogen sulfide has a bent molecular geometry due to the presence of two lone pairs of electrons on the sulfur atom, which repels the bonding pairs and reduces the bond angle to approximately 92 degrees.

Tips

Common mistakes include assuming H2S has a linear shape due to two bonds or comparing it directly with water (H2O) without accounting for sulfur's larger size and less effective electron pair repulsion.

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