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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

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:

  1. A Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect
  2. B Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct
  3. C Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect
  4. D Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct
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(C) Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect

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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…
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