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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

What is the highest oxidation state exhibited by Group-17 elements?

  1. A + 1
  2. B + 3
  3. C + 5
  4. D + 7
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(D) + 7

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General electronic configuration of 17-group elements is n s 2 n p 5 . Except fluorine all other atoms can lose 7 electrons so, the highest oxidation state by Group-17 elements is +7.