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Chemical reactivity of gp 16 elements decreases as

A

Te`gt` Se`gt` S`gt` O

B

O`gt` s`gt` Se `gt` Te

C

O `lt` S `lt` Se `lt` Te

D

S `gt` O `lt` Se `lt` Te

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The correct Answer is:
B
Electro negativity and ionization energy decreases down the group atomic radius increases down the group which decreases the attraction for valence electrons and hence reactivity decreases as we move down the group.
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