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Which halogen cannot show oxidation stat...

Which halogen cannot show oxidation state more than zero ?

A

Chlorine

B

Fluorine

C

Iodine

D

Bromine.

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The correct Answer is:
B
As fluorine is the most electronegative element, it cannot show positive oxidation state. Fluorine has an O.N. of -1 in its compounds and an O.N.of zero in `F_2`.
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