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What is the highest oxidation state exhibited by group 17 elements ?

A

`+1`

B

`+3`

C

`+5`

D

`+7`

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D
The highest oxidation state exhibited by group 17 elements is +7. The elements that belongs to the group 17 are caled halogens. All elements of this group have seven electrons in their outermost shell. So , these elements can lose seven electron to get +7 oxidation state .
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