The catenation property of chalcogens (Group 16) decreases in the order:
Solution
Sulfur shows maximum catenation (S-S bonds) due to appropriate bond energy. O-O bonds are weak due to small size and lone pair repulsion. Order: S > Se > Te > O.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 16: Oxygen Family
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