Elements of group $16$,except $Po$,are known as chalcogens because .........

  • A
    These elements,primarily oxygen and sulfur,are found in minerals of many metals as oxides and sulfides.
  • B
    Many acids contain these elements ($O$ and $S$).
  • C
    These elements primarily form anions.
  • D
    These elements exhibit various allotropes.

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