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

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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As we move down Group 16, the metallic character increases and electronegativity decreases.Oxygen (), Sulfur (), Selenium (), and Tellurium () commonly show oxidation states.Polonium () is a metal and is highly electropositive compared to others. It shows and oxidation states but does not show .

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