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Fluorine exhibits only - 1 oxidation state , whereas other halogens exhibit `+1,+3,+5and +7` oxidation states . Explain.

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Fluorine is the most electronegative element and cannot exhibit any positive oxidation state.
Other halogens have d-orbitals and therefore can expand their octacts and show `+1,+3,+5and +7` oxidation states also.
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