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Which of the following is not true for halogens ?

A

All form monobasic acids

B

All are oxidising agents

C

All but fluorine show postive oxidation states

D

Chlorine has highest negative electron gain enthalpy.

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C
All halogens show positive and negative oxidation states.
Fluorine exhibits `-1` oxidation state except `+1` state in compound (HOF)
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