Which of the the following properties of oxygen differs from the rest of members of its family?

High value of ionization energy

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Oxidation state (2,4,6)

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Polymorphism

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Formation of hydride

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Solution

The correct option is B Oxidation state (2,4,6)
Oygen shows a veriety of oxidation states like $- 2, - 1, - \frac{1}{2}$ and $2, 4, 6$ . Where as the other elements in the group do not show this many oxidation states. This makes the oxygen different from other elements of the group.
Hence option B is correct.

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