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Question
Which group 16 element forms the most stable dioxide at room temperature?
Explanation
Group 16 dioxides vary in stability. SO₂ (bent, gaseous) is the most stable at room temperature due to strong S=O bonds, unlike O₂ (diatomic gas), SeO₂ (polymeric solid), or TeO₂ (solid).
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