Which of the following statements is false for group 16 th …

Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Physical and Chemical Properties of Group 16th Elements Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Which of the following statements is false for group 16 th elements ?

Oxygen is a gas while other elements exist as solids.

Sulphur exists as staggered 8-atom rings.

Density in solid stable decreases from oxygen to tellurium.

First ionisation energy of sulphur is higher than that of selenium.

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Increases from O to Te with increasing atomic number.

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