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Which compound of halogens show positive oxidation state and why ?

A

F

B

Cl

C

Br

D

I

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In iodine phosphate (`IPO_(4)` ), iodine shows a positive oxidation state of three, i.e., (+3) It is due to large atomic size of iodine and presence of vacant d-orbitals in iodine.
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