Geo-Scientist Prelims 2023 Chemistry Q17: Consider the following statements for Group XVI of periodic table :

Consider the following statements for Group XVI of periodic table :

1. Oxoacids of sulphur are more numerous than other elements of Group XVI.
2. Sulphur forms most stable dπ-pπ bonds with oxygen.
3. Inert pair effect becomes dominant for heavier members of the group.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

1. (a) 1, 2 and 3
2. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. (c) 1 and 3 only
4. (d) 1 and 2 only