Question
Chemistry Question on Group 16 Elements
Which of the following does not provide reason for the anomalous behaviour of oxygen from othermembers of its family
A
atomic size of oxygen is smallest amongst chalcogens
B
oxygen shows maximum valency of two
C
oxygen has no vacant d-orbital
D
oxygen exhibits allotropy
Answer
oxygen exhibits allotropy
Explanation
Solution
Answer (d) oxygen exhibits allotropy