P Block Elements

Choose the correct statements from the following

A. All group 16 elements form oxides of general formula \(\mathrm{EO}_2\) and \(\mathrm{EO}_3\), where \(\mathrm{E}=\mathrm{S}, \mathrm{Se}, \mathrm{Te}\) and \(\mathrm{Po}\). Both the types of oxides are acidic in nature.

B. \(\mathrm{TeO}_2\) is an oxidising agent while \(\mathrm{SO}_2\) is reducing in nature.

C. The reducing property decreases from \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}\) to \(\mathrm{H}_2\) Te down the group.

D. The ozone molecule contains five lone pairs of electrons.

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