Choose the correct statements from the following A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula 3 EO and EO where E = S, Se, Te and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature. B. TeO i

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Choose the correct statements from the following A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula 3 EO and EO where E = S, Se, Te and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature. B. TeO is an oxidising agent while SO is reducing in nature. C. The reducing property decreases from H S to H Te down the group. D. The ozone molecule contains five lone pairs of electrons. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. A and D only 2. B and C only 3. C and D only 4. A and B only Ans. (4) $//(1® Final JEE-Main Exam January, 2024/31-01-2024 Sol:-

(A) All group 16 elements form oxides of the 3 EO and EO type where E S,Se, Te or Po .
(B) SO is reducing while TeO is an oxidising agent.
(C) The reducing property increases from H S to H Tedown the group.
(D) O .. O O . . .. .. .. .. have six lone pairs

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. :- (A) All group 16 elements form oxides of the 3 EO and EO type where E S,Se, Te or Po  . (B) SO is reducing while TeO is an oxidising agent. (C) The reducing property increases from H S to H Tedown the group. (D) O .. O O . . .. .. .. .. have six lone pairs

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