Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Oxygen being the first member of group 16 exhibits only -2 oxidation…
p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Oxygen being the first member of group 16 exhibits only oxidation state. Statement (II): Down the group 16 stability of oxidation state decreases and oxidation state increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- a
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- b
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- c✓
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- d
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Strategy: Match Group 16 elements (Chalcogens) with their specific properties or uses.
Step 1: Characteristics
- Oxygen: Diatomic gas, paramagnetism in form.
- Sulphur: Polyatomic (), multiple allotropes.
- Selenium/Tellurium: Metalloid character.
Step 2: Conclusion The set providing the correct pairing is the answer.
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