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Statement I: The covalency of oxygen is generally two but it can exceed up to four. The oxidation state of oxygen in SO₂ is -2 and in OF₂ it is +2.
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:

Updated On: Apr 10, 2026

Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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The Correct Option is D

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