Choose the correct statements from the following A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula EO₂ and EO₃, where E=S, Se, Te and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature. B. TeO₂ is an oxidising agent while SO₂ is reducing in nature. C. The reducing property decreases from H₂ ~S to H₂ Te down the group. D. The ozone molecule contains five lone pairs of electrons. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

p-Block Elements: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

JEE Main 2024 · 31 Jan, Evening shift · Q1519

JEE Main 202431 Jan, Evening shiftChemistryHardp-Block Elements95× since 2002

Choose the correct statements from the following A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula

\mathrm{EO}_2

and

\mathrm{EO}_3

, where

\mathrm{E}=\mathrm{S}, \mathrm{Se}, \mathrm{Te}

and

\mathrm{Po}

. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature. B.

\mathrm{TeO}_2

is an oxidising agent while

\mathrm{SO}_2

is reducing in nature. C. The reducing property decreases from

\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}

\mathrm{H}_2

Te down the group. D. The ozone molecule contains five lone pairs of electrons. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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