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Justify the placement of O, S, Se, Te, and Po in the same group of the periodic table in terms of electronic configuration, oxidation state, and hydride formation.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET
Options:
  • A They all have the same number of valence electrons.
  • B They exhibit similar bonding patterns and tendencies to form compounds.
  • C They all belong to the same period.
  • D They all form diatomic molecules in their elemental forms.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: They all have the same number of valence electrons.
Correct Option is : (A)
They all have the same number of valence electrons.

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