Chapter 22, Problem 37E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The reason for ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{S}$ to be gas at room temperature but ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ to be liquid needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Hydrogen bond is the bond of hydrogen with small and electronegative atoms like oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine, etc.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The reason for ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ to be diamagnetic in nature needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

If a compound contains unpaired electron, then the compound is paramagnetic, but if the compounds contains all paired electron, then the compound is called as diamagnetic in nature.