MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Electronic Configuration

Explain why f...

Question

Explain why fluorine forms only one oxoacid, HOF.

Open in App

Solution

Fluorine forms only one oxoacid, HOF due to small atomic size and high electronegativity. Fluorine cannot act as central atom in higher oxoacids.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Explain why fluorine forms only, one oxo-acid, HOF?

Q. Assertion :Fluorine forms only one oxoacid,

H O F

. Reason: Fluorine has small size and high electronegativity.

Q. Why does fluorine form only one oxoacid?

Q. Fluorine forms more than one oxoacid - True or False?

Q. Why does fluorine show positive oxidation state in HOF?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

NCERT - Standard XII

Electronic Configuration

Standard XII Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon