Chemistry · p-Block Elements (Group 15-18)

NEET (UG) 2024 — Question 61

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

Answer: D

Oxygen shows $-2,-1,+1$ and +2 oxidation states

Selenium shows $-2,+2,+4$ and +6 oxidation states

Tellurium shows $\mathbf{- 2 , + 2 , + 4}$ and $\mathbf{+ 6}$ oxidation states

Polonium shows +2 and +4 oxidation states

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