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QJEEM24Ch6d3f: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM24Ch6d3f Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Oxygen being…
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Oxygen being the first member of group 16 exhibits only -2 oxidation state.
Statement (II) : Down the group 16 stability of +4 oxidation state decreases and +6 oxidation state increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- C Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- D Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Statement-I: Oxygen can have oxidation state from -2 to +2 , so statement I is incorrect
Statement- II: On moving down the group stability of +4 oxidation state increases whereas stability of +6 oxidation state decreases down the group, according to inert pair effect.
So both statements are wrong.