Practice question
Question
Which group 16 element forms a dioxide that exists as a linear gas at room temperature?
Explanation
In group 16, O₂ is a linear diatomic gas at room temperature, unlike SO₂ (bent), SeO₂ (polymeric solid), or TeO₂ (solid).
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