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Published on: August 13, 2026
Choose the correct statements from the following
A
All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula 
and 
where 
and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature.
A and D only
and where and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature. A and D only
B
is an oxidising agent while 
is reducing in nature. B and C only
C
The reducing property decreases from 
to 
down the group. C and D only
to down the group. C and D only
D
The ozone molecule contains five lone pairs of electrons. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: A and B only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
All group 16 elements form oxides of the 
and 
type where 
, Se, Te or Po .
is reducing while 
is an oxidising agent.
The reducing property increases from 
to 
Tedown the group.
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