Anomalous behaviour of oxygen is due to its
p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Anomalous behaviour of oxygen is due to its
- a
Large size and high electronegativity
- b
Small size and low electronegativity
- c✓
Small size and high electronegativity
- d
Large size and low electronegativity
Small size and high electronegativity
Strategy: Correlate the nature of Group 16 oxides with the oxidation state of the central atom.
Step 1: Acidic vs Amphoteric nature Oxides of and are generally acidic . Oxides of heavier elements like and exhibit amphoteric character.
Step 2: Conclusion Correctly identifying the nature of the listed oxides maps to the answer.
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