JEE Main 20264 Apr, Morning shiftChemistryMediump-Block Elements95× since 2002
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The covalency of oxygen is generally two but it can exceed upto four. The oxidation state of oxygen in is and in it is . Statement II: The anomalous behaviour of oxygen when compared to the other elements of group 16 is due to its small size and high electronegativity. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below