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Read the given statements and select the correct option regarding group 16 elements:
Statement 1.Group 16 elements of the periodic table also known as the group of chalcogens.
Statement 2.The name is derived from the the Greek word for copper and points to the association of sulphur and its congeners with brass.
Statement 1 is correct but 2 is incorrect.
Statement 1 is incorrect but 2 is correct.
Both statements are correct.
Both statements are incorrect.
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Correct option (A)
Explanation: Oxygen,sulphur, selenium, tellurium, polonium and livermorium constitute the elements of Group 16 of the periodic table.Livermorium is a synthetic radioactive element. It has very short half life and has been produced in a very small amount.They are sometimes known as the group of chalcogens and the name is derived from the Greek word for brass and not for copper and points to the association of sulphur and its congeners with copper and not with brass.
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