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One of the following always exhibits only 1 oxidation state in all its compounds, it is:

A
hydrogen
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sodium
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C
fluorine
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D
oxygen
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Solution

The correct option is C fluorine
Fluorine is the most electronegative element and does not have d-orbital.

Therefore, it can exhibit oxidation state of 1 only.

Option C is correct.

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