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Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show -2 oxidation state?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEETNEET 2024
Options:
  • A Se
  • B Te
  • C Po
  • D O
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Po
Oxygen shows $-2,-1,+1$ and +2 oxidation states
Selenium shows $-2,+2,+4$ and +6 oxidation states
Tellurium shows $-2,+2,+4$ and +6 oxidation states
Polonium shows +2 and +4 oxidation states

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