Why does fluorine form only one oxoacid?

High electronegativity of fluorine

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Large radius of fluorine

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Presence of a single valence electron

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High electropositivity of fluorine

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The correct option is A High electronegativity of fluorine
Fluorine is the most electronegative element on the periodic table. Due to its high electronegativity and small atomic radius, fluorine only forms one oxoacid, $H O F$ known as hypofluorous acid.
Fluorine is unique among the halogens in forming no species in which it has a formal oxidation state other than -1.

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