Which one of the following describes the bonding between hydrogen and sulfur atoms in H2S? a.The valence S orbital has n=2, and the valence H orbital has n=1.b.The valence S orbital has n=4, and the valence H orbital has n=1.c.The valence S orbital has n=3, and the valence H orbital has n=1.d.The valence S orbital has n=3, and the valence H orbital has n=2.

Hydrogen configuration is 1S1 . Therefore n=1. Sulfur configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 n= 3.

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Which one of the following describes the bonding between hydrogen and sulfur atoms in H₂S?

a.	The valence S orbital has n=2, and the valence H orbital has n=1.
b.	The valence S orbital has n=4, and the valence H orbital has n=1.
c.	The valence S orbital has n=3, and the valence H orbital has n=1.
d.	The valence S orbital has n=3, and the valence H orbital has n=2.