What is the position of oxygen in the modern periodic table?
A
8
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B
10
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C
3
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D
6
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Solution
The correct option is A 8
Oxygen occupies 8th position in the modern periodic table. It exists as a diatomic gas in the atmosphere. It is a gas that is most essential for the existence of life on the earth.