NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What characteristic is attributed to oxygen in the paragraph due to its small size and high electronegativity?
Options
- ALow melting point
- BHigh atomic radius
- CHigh metallic character
- DHigh electronegativity
Correct answer
D. High electronegativity
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that oxygen's small size and high electronegativity contribute to its anomalous behavior.