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The halogen which exists only ln-1 oxida...

The halogen which exists only ln-1 oxidation state Is.

A

F

B

Cl

C

Br

D

I

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A
Fluorine atom has no d-orbitals in its valence shell, therefore cannot expand its octet and thus, does not exhibit variable oxidation states. Being the most electronegative, it exhibits only -1 oxidation state.
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