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Fluorine exhibits only-1 oxidation state...

Fluorine exhibits only`-1` oxidation state, while iodine exhibits oxidation states of -1,+1,+3,+5 and+7. This is due to :

A

`OF_(2)`

B

`H_(2)O`

C

`H_(2)O_(2)`

D

`HCLO`

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The correct Answer is:
C
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