The H2S bond angle has been experimentally measured to be close to 90 degree (not 109.5 degree). How can the 90 degree bond angle be better explained using hydrogen's 1st and sulfur's 3p atomic oribitals than with hybrid oribitals? I want a good simple answer, thanks.

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The H2S bond angle has been experimentally measured to be close to 90 degree (not 109.5 degree). How can the 90 degree bond angle be better explained using hydrogen's 1st and sulfur's 3p atomic oribitals than with hybrid oribitals? I want a good simple answer, thanks.

 
 
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