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Which of the following elements does not show disproportionation tendency?

A

Cl

B

Br

C

F

D

I

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Being the most electronegative element F can only be reduced and hence it always show an oxidation number of -1 futher due to the absence of d orbitals it cannot be oxidised and hence it does not show +ve oxidation number in other words F cannot be simultanusly oxidised as well as reduced and hence does not show disproportionation reaction thus option c correct
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