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Yes and no. The difference in electronegativities of hydrogen (2.2) and sulfur(2.6) is exactly the same as that between hydrogen and carbon(2.6). The C-H bond is viewed as non-polar and so, therefore, should the H-S bond. However, due to the fact that there IS a difference in electronegativities, there is a small degree of ionic character (polarity) in both bonds. The boiling point of hydrogen sulfide (213K) strongly suggests the molecule be deemed non-polar, despite what some sources say.

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