Q67 / 200 · NEET 2024 · Chemistry

Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show -2 oxidation state?

  • A
    Se
  • B
    Te
  • Correct answer
    C
    Po
  • D
    O

Solution

Oxygen shows $-2,-1,+1$ and +2 oxidation states Selenium shows $-2,+2,+4$ and +6 oxidation states Tellurium shows $-2,+2,+4$ and +6 oxidation states Polonium shows +2 and +4 oxidation states

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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