List of top Chemistry Questions on Group 16 Elements

Why does oxygen show anomalous behavior ?

Given below are two statements :
Statement I: The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follow the order
H₂O > H₂Te > H₂Se > H₂S.
Statement II: On the basis of molecular mass, H₂O is expected to have lower boiling point than the other members of the group but due to the presence of extensive H-bonding in H₂O, it has higher boiling point.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Choose the correct statements from the following:
A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula \( EO_2 \) and \( EO_3 \) where \( E = S, Se, Te, \) and Po. Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature.
B. TeO\(_2\) is an oxidising agent while SO\(_2\) is reducing in nature.
C. The reducing property decreases from H\(_2\)S to 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:

From the given list, the number of compounds with +4 oxidation state of Sulphur_____.
\(SO_3​, H_2​SO_3​, SOCl_2​, SF_4​, BaSO_4​, H_2​S_2​O_7\)​.

Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is correct statement about it?

Although the details of the structure of monoclinic sulphur are not well known it probably consists of