Hydrogen bonding preference in acids

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Why does hydrogen bond more readily/commonly to one end/atom and not the other? (and which is more common?)
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I can't figure out why hydrogen is more likely to bond to either the nitrogen or to the sulphur atom.
I can't locate any information in any textbooks or online as to which molecule is more prevalent/common.

This is not a homework question.
I just came across one of these molecules and wondered why the hydrogen was on one end and not the other.Thank you for your help here!
 
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