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The p-Block Elements
Oxidation States of Group 16 Elements
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Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show -2 oxidation state?Down group 16, metallic character and electropositivity increase. Po is a highly electropositive (metallic) element, so it does not show the $-2$ oxidation state.