Based on electron configuration, which of the elements would exhibit a chemical behavior similar to oxygen?
A) carbon
B) nitrogen
C) sulfur
D) phosphorus

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Sulfur exhibits chemical behavior similar to oxygen because they are both in Group 16 of the periodic table, meaning they have the same number of valence electrons (6) and thus similar chemical properties.

Based on Electron Configuration, Which of the Elements Would Exhibit