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The p-Block Elements
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The tendency to show-2 oxidation state diminishes from S to Po. Why?

Answer

Electropositive character (metallic character) increases from top to bottom in the group. Due to increase in atomic size, the tendency to gain 2 electrons decreases down the group 16 elements.

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