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Assertion : In the reaction, `(1)/(2)O_(2)+F_(2)rarrOF_(2)` Fluorine is oxidant.
Reason :- Fluorine cannot show positive oxidation state.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are False.

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The correct Answer is:
B
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  • 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 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

  • Unlike other halogens Fluorine does not show higher oxidation states because

    A
    It is most electronegative
    B
    It has no d- orbital
    C
    Atomic radius is smallest
    D
    All of above

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