Which of the following statements is correct regarding the oxygen family (Group $16$)?
$(i)$ The stability of $+6$ oxidation state decreases down the group and the stability of $+4$ oxidation state increases down the group.
$(ii)$ The stability of $+6$ oxidation state increases down the group and the stability of $+4$ oxidation state decreases down the group.
$(iii)$ Bonding in $+4$ and $+6$ oxidation states is primarily covalent.

  • A
    Only $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    Only $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • C
    Only $(i)$ and $(ii)$
  • D
    $i, ii, iii$

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