MCQEasyJEE Main 2024 · 27 January, Shift 2Group 16 Elements

Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2024 · 27 January, Shift 2

Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Oxygen being the first member of group 1616 exhibits only 2-2 oxidation state. Statement (II): Down the group 1616, stability of +4+4 oxidation state decreases and +6+6 oxidation state increases. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A

    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

  • B

    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

  • C

    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

  • D

    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

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