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Which of the following in air, forms compounds readily?(a) Nitrogen(b) Oxygen(c) Sulfur(d) CarbonThe question was posed to me in my homework.Asked question is from P-Block Elements topic in chapter P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (b) Oxygen

To elaborate: Oxygen, being a highly electronegative element and reactive tends to react with several substances. These include HYDROGEN and different occurring metals which form compounds. E.g. iron, MAGNESIUM, calcium. NITROGEN is highly unreactive since it bears a TRIPLE BOND and reacts only at high temperatures. Carbon and sulfur are not elements present in air since they are not gases.



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