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ChemistryJEE Main 4 Apr 2026, Shift 1·Q9·MCQ·Easy–moderate

p-Block (15–18) · Oxygen anomalous behaviour

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 SOX2\ce{SO2} is −2-2 and in OFX2\ce{OF2} it is +2+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 from the options given below :

  1. (1)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. (3)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. (4)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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