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