MCQ
Consider the following four elements, which are represented according to long form of periodic table.

Here $W, Y$ and $Z$ are left, up and right elements with respect to the element $'X'$  and $'X'$ belongs to $16^{th}$ group and $3^{rd}$ period. Then according to given  information the incorrect statement regarding given elements is

  • A
    Maximum electronegativity $: Y$
  • B
    Maximum catenation property $: X$
  • C
    Maximum electron affinity $: Z$
  • $Y$ exhibits variable covalency

Answer

Correct option: D.
$Y$ exhibits variable covalency
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$(d)$ $W :$ Phosphorus      $Y :$ Oxygen     $X :$ Sulphur     $Z :$ Chlorine
Electronegativity :  $O > Cl > S > P$    Catenation:        $S > P > O > Cl$
Electron Affinity :    $Cl > O > S > P$    Oxygen exhibits  covalency of two only

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