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Published on: August 13, 2026
In this type of questions, a statement of assertion 
is followed by a statement of reason
(R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion : Dinegative anion of oxygen 
is quite common but dinegative anion of sulphur 
is less common.
Reason : Covalency of oxygen is two.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Oxygen is second most electronegative element after fluorine. So, it can easily gain electrons to form dinegative anion 
while sulphur is not so electronegative element as oxygen thus unable to form dinegative anion ( 
).
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