What statement is not characteristic about group 6A elements? A)Oxygen,sulfur,and selenium are typical nonmetals while tellurium is a semi-metal. B)Oxygen is a powerful oxidizing agent but H₂Se and H₂Te are good reducing agents. C)S,Se,and Te are much less electronegative than oxygen and commonly have positive oxidation states. D)The favored oxidation state of Te and Po is +2.

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Group 6A elements have a favored oxidation state of -2. However, the statement in choice D suggests that Te and Po have a favored oxidation state of +2, which is not characteristic of group 6A elements.

What Statement Is Not Characteristic About Group 6A Elements