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Which of the following statements is correct about halogens?

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they are all capable of exhibiting more than one oxidation states
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they are all diatomic and form diatomic ions
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they are all diatomic and form univalent ions
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they are all reducing agents
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Solution

The correct option is D they are all diatomic and form univalent ions
Halogens are all diatomic and form univalent ions. All halogens can act as both oxidizing and reducing agents and are capable of exhibiting more than one stable oxidation state except F.

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