Question
Chemistry Question on Group 16 Elements
Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show -2 oxidation state?
A
O
B
Se
C
Te
D
Po
Answer
Po
Explanation
Solution
1. Oxygen (O), Selenium (Se), and Tellurium (T e) commonly show a −2 oxidation state due to their high electronegativity.
2. Polonium (Po), being a metal, prefers to show positive oxidation states (+2, +4) and does not exhibit −2.