Question

What are the common oxidation states of group 16 elements ?

• A. $-2$
• B. $+1$
• C. $+4$
• D. $+6$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A $-2$
C $+4$
D $+6$

electronic configaration of group 16 elements is $n{s}^{2}n{p}^4$
Oxidation states of group 16 elements are -2,+2,+4 and +6
Hence options A,C & D are correct.