An element that never has a positive oxidation state in any of its compound is :

Boron

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Oxygen

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Chlorine

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Fluorine

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Solution

The correct option is D Fluorine
An element that never has a positive oxidation state in any of its compound is fluorine. Fluorine only shows negative oxidation states whereas other halogens shows negative as well as positive oxidation state.

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