Question

Fluorine does not show variable oxidation states because_________

• A. it is a halogen
• B. of absence of d-orbitals
• C. absence of s-orbital
• D. absence of p-orbitals

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

of absence of d-orbitals

Fluorine cannot expand its octet due to absence of d-orbitals.

Therefore it cannot show variable oxidation states.

Option B is correct.