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Standard XII
Chemistry
Valency and Oxidation State
Which halogen...
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Which halogen shows an oxidation state of
-
1
only?
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Solution
Halogens
Fluorine appears to be the most reactive halogen.
Since, it can only withdraw electron pair while bonding with any other element of the periodic table.
Therefore, fluorine can only have an oxidation state of
-
1
.
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