JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Oxygen being the first member of group 16 exhibits only –2 oxidation state. Statement (II) : Down the group 16 stability of +4 oxidation state decreases and +6 oxidation state increases. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Answer: (B)
Solution
Oxygen can show oxidation states other than –2 (for example –1 in peroxides and positive states in OF₂). Down the group the
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