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Unlike other halogens Fluorine does not ...

Unlike other halogens Fluorine does not show higher oxidation states because

A

It is most electronegative

B

It has no d- orbital

C

Atomic radius is smallest

D

All of above

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D
Anamalous behaviour of fluorine
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  • Unlike other halogens fluorine does not shwo higher oxidation states because

    A
    It is highly electronegative
    B
    It has no d-orbitals
    C
    Its atomic radius is very small
    D
    The `F^(-)` ion is stable and isoelectronic with neon

  • Fluorine does not show positive oxidation states becaouse

    A
    It is most electronegative element
    B
    If forms only anions in ionic compounds
    C
    It cannot form multiple bonds
    D
    It shows non-bonded electron pair repulsion due to small size.

  • Fluorine does not show positive oxidation state due to the -

    A
    Absence of s-orbitals
    B
    Absence of p-orbitals
    C
    Absence of d-orbitals
    D
    Highest electronegativity

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