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Fluorine does not show positive oxidatio...

Fluorine does not show positive oxidation states due to the absence of

A

d-orbitals

B

s-orbitals

C

p-orbitals

D

None

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D
Fluorine does not show +ve oxidation state as fluorine is the most electronegative element
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  • 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

  • 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 exhibit variable oxidation states due to

    A
    its high electronegativity
    B
    smallest size of its atom
    C
    low bond dissociation energy
    D
    non availability of vacant d-orbitals.

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