List of top Chemistry Questions on Group 16 Elements asked in JEE Main

Why does oxygen show anomalous behavior ?

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?