From the following elements pick out the element that does not show an oxidation state higher than +2:

Tellurium

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Sulphur

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Oxygen

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Selenium

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Solution

The correct option is C
Oxygen

Oxygen shows an oxidation state of +2 in OF₂,-1 in H₂O₂, 0 in O₂ and -2 in many of its compounds owing to its high electronegativity.

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