The oxidation state of fluorine is 1 and that of chlorine is as high as:

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The correct option is D
+7

The oxidation state of fluorine is 1 and that of chlorine is as high as +7

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The oxidation state of fluorine is 1 and that of chlorine is as high as:

The correct option is D +7 The oxidation state of fluorine is 1 and that of chlorine is as high as +7

The correct option is D
+7

The oxidation state of fluorine is 1 and that of chlorine is as high as +7