JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question
Choose the correct statements from the following A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula EO₂ and EO₃, where E = S, Se, Te and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature. B. TeO₂ is an oxidising agent while SO₂ is reducing in nature. C. The reducing property decreases from H₂S to H₂Te down the group. D. The ozone molecule contains five lone pairs of electrons. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: (D)
Solution
Group 16 elements form acidic oxides EO₂ and EO₃ (A true). TeO₂ is an oxidising agent while SO₂ is a reducing agent (B true). The
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