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If X is a member of chalcogen family, th...

If X is a member of chalcogen family, the chemical highest stability of `X^(2-)` is exhibited by

A

Oxygen

B

Selenium

C

Tellurium

D

Sulphur.

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`O^(2-)` is most stable.
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