Fluorine does not show positive oxidation states because :

it is most electrogative element

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it forms only anions in ionic compounds

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it cannot form multiple bonds

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it shows non-bonded electron pair repulsion due to small size

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Solution

The correct option is A it is most electrogative element
Fluorine is the most electronegative element so it cannot show positive oxidation state.

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