Question
Chemistry Question on Group 16 Elements
Why does oxygen show anomalous behavior ?
A
Large size, high electronegativity
B
Small size, small electronegativity
C
Small size, high electronegativity, absence of vacant d- orbital
D
Large size high electronegativity presence of vacant d orbital
Answer
Small size, high electronegativity, absence of vacant d- orbital
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Small size, high electronegativity, absence of vacant d- orbital