Question

Which is the most abundant group 16 element?

(a) Oxygen

(b) Sulphur

(c) Selenium

(d) Tellurium

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This is a very interesting question from P-Block topic in division P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Oxygen

To elaborate: Oxygen is the most abundant of all elements. It occurs in the free state as dioxygen (O2) and makes up 20.46% by volume and 23% by mass of the atmosphere. It also occurs in the form of ozone (O3).