Single Choice

Which of the following halogens doesn't exhibit positive oxidation state in its compounds?

A$$Cl$$
B$$Br$$
C$$I$$
D$$F$$
Correct Answer

Solution

Fluorine, the most electronegative element, has no positive oxidation states, but the other halogens include chlorine, bromine, and iodine commonly exhibit +1, +3, +5, and +7 states.

Hence, option $$D$$ is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Among the following which is the strongest oxidizing agent?

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Assertion: Fluorine exists only in $$-1$$ oxidation state. Reason: Fluorine has $$2s^22p^5$$ configuration

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The non-metal that does not exhibit positive oxidation state is:

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Which of the following increasing order is not correct as mentioned in the property with it?

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Unlike other halogens, Fluoride, does not show higher oxidation states because

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Which halogen does not show variable oxidation state?

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In the conversion $${Br}_{2}\rightarrow Br{O}_{3}^{-}$$, the oxidation state of bromine changes from

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The oxidation number of chlorine in $$HOCl$$

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Oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid is

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