Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Which group 16 element has the highest tendency for catenation? 

Options:

Oxygen

Sulphur

Selenium

Polonium

Correct Answer:

Sulphur

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Sulphur.

The tendency for catenation (the ability of an element to form bonds with itself to form long chains or rings) generally decreases down a group. In Group 16, sulfur (S) has the highest tendency for catenation. Therefore, among the options provided: Sulphur (S) has the highest tendency for catenation in Group 16.