Question

which group 16 element does not form dichlorides and dibromides?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Oxygen.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The element oxygen(O) does not form dichlorides and dibromides.

Explanation:

Dichlorides and dibromides: If in a compound two chlorine/bromine atoms combine with another atom, then the compounds are dichlorides/dibromides.

Example: Methylene dichloride (DCM, or dichloromethane),

• a colorless heavy toxic liquid compound CICH2CH2Cl that has an odor like chloroform.

Ethylene dibromide

• 1,2-Dibromoethane is a manufactured chemical and has a formula of  Br(CH2)2Br

Group 16 elements are called chalcogens and they are as follows:

• oxygen (O)

• sulfur (S)

• selenium (Se)

• tellurium (Te)

• polonium (Po)

• livermorium (Lv)

Oxygen doesn't form dichlorides/dibromides because the oxygen is small in size and is more electronegative compared to bromine and chlorine.

Therefore, among all the six elements only the element oxygen(O) does not form dichlorides and dibromides.

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