An element has the minimum and maximum oxidation states as `-X` and `+X` respectively. It does not have the possibility of undergoing disproportionation in any of its compounds. What is the value of `X`?

Explanation

a. Hydrogen has minimum and maximum oxidation state of `-1` and `+1` respectively. Its also does not undergo disproportionation reaction. Value of `X`is `1`.
b. Fluorine has also minimum and maximum oxidation of `-1` and `+1` respectively. But it undergoes disproportionation reaction.
c. Carbon has minimum and maximum oxidation state of `-4` and `+4` respectively. its undergoes disproportionation reactions in some of thier compounds.
`HCHO+NaOHtoCH_(3)OH+HCOONa`