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Unlike other halogens Fluorine does not ...

Unlike other halogens Fluorine does not show 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

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The correct Answer is:
B
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