Which one of the following elements can ...

Which one of the following elements can have both positive and negative oxidation state?

A

F

B

I

C

Li

D

He

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B

He is a nobel gas with zero oxidation state. Li is a metal showing only + ve oxidation state of +1. F is the most electronegative element and shows only - 1 oxidation state. I shows both +ve and -ve oxidation states.

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