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Why does the oxygen show anomalous behaviour in its group ?

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Because
(i) It has a small size.
(ii) It has high electronegativity.
(iii) It has high ionisation enthalpy.
(iv) It does not have d-orbital in the valance shell.
(v) It forms multiple bond easily.
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  • Anomalous behaviour of oxygen is due to

    A
    small size
    B
    absence of vacant d-orbital
    C
    high electro negativity
    D
    all the above

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