Which among the following is group 16 element?

Which among the following is group 16 element?
  1. $\mathrm{Pb}$
  2. $\mathrm{Sb}$
  3. Po
  4. As

Solution

The group 16 elements of the modern periodic table consist of 5 elements oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium. The elements in this group are also known as the chalcogens or the ore-forming elements because many elements can be extracted from sulphide or oxide ores.

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (06 Aug Shift 2)

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