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Anomalous behaviour of oxygen is due to...

Anomalous behaviour of oxygen is due to

A

small atomic size

B

non-availabllity of d-orbltals

C

high electronegativity

D

All of the above

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The correct Answer is:
D
Oxygen show anomalous behaviour because
(a) is small atomic size
(b) its high electronegativity
(c) non-availability of ad-orbitals In its valency shell
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