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Which group 16 element has the highest tendency for catenation? |
Oxygen Sulphur Selenium Polonium |
Sulphur |
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. |