MHT CET Chemistry question

Elements of group 16 (except polonium) are called chalcogens because

(A)These elements, particularly sulphur and oxygen are present in many metallic ores, mainly as oxides and sulphidesCorrect
(B)A large number of acids contain these elements, particularly sulphur and oxygen
(C)These elements mainly form anions
(D)These elements exist in different allotropic forms

Answer: (A)

Solution

Chalcogen means "ore former" because O and S occur in many metallic ores as oxides and sulphides;

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