Why are the elements of group $16$,excluding polonium,called chalcogens?
- AThese elements,especially sulfur and oxygen,are present in many metallic minerals,primarily as oxides and sulfides.
- BMost acids contain these elements,especially sulfur and oxygen.
- CThese elements primarily form anions.
- DThese elements exist in various allotropic forms.
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