JEE Main 2026 (4 Apr, Shift 1) Chemistry Q59: Given below…

Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The covalency of oxygen is generally two but it can exceed upto four. The oxidation state of oxygen in $\mathrm{SO_2}$ is $-2$ and in $\mathrm{OF_2}$ it is $+2$.
Statement II: The anomalous behaviour of oxygen when compared to the other elements of group 16 is due to its small size and high electronegativity.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Accepted Answer

Option 1: Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Answer

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

JEE Main 4 April 2026, Shift 1, Chemistry Q59

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