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Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

Complete topic list for Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 in Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18

1

Electronic Configuration and General Properties

  • Group 16: ns²np⁴ (need 2 electrons to complete octet)
  • Group 17: ns²np⁵ (need 1 electron to complete octet)
  • Group 18: ns²np⁶ (complete octet, chemically inert)
2

Anomalous Behavior of First Elements

  • Oxygen anomalies: diatomic (O₂), paramagnetic, shows -2, -1, +2 oxidation states only
  • H₂O is liquid due to hydrogen bonding while other hydrides are gases
  • Fluorine anomalies: highest electronegativity, shows only -1 oxidation state
3

Chemical Reactivity and Oxidation States

  • Group 16: Common oxidation states -2, +2, +4, +6 (except O: -2, -1, +2)
  • Group 17: F shows -1 only; others show -1, +1, +3, +5, +7
  • Group 18: Generally zero valent; Xe shows +2, +4, +6, +8
4

Allotropy and Important Compounds

  • Sulfur allotropes: Rhombic (α-S₈, stable <369K) and Monoclinic (β-S₈, stable >369K)
  • Both have S₈ puckered ring structure
  • Ozone (O₃): Angular molecule, powerful oxidizing agent, protects from UV rays

Key Concepts

Group 16 has ns²np⁴ configurationOxygen is diatomic (O₂) and paramagneticIndustrial preparation involvesPrepared by silent electric discharge throughHalogens (X₂) show decreasing reactivity down

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