Which of the following Chalcogens shows the highest tendency for catenation?

Tellurium

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Sulphur

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Oxygen

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Polonium

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Solution

The correct option is B Sulphur
Among the chalcogens, Sulphur exhibits the greatest tendency for catenation owing to the $S - S$ bond stability.

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