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NEET · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Which of the following statements is not true for halogens ?

  1. A All form monobasic oxyacids.
  2. B All are oxidizing agents.
  3. C Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.
  4. D All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.
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(D) All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.

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Due to high electronegativity and small size, \(F\) forms only one oxoacid, HOF known as Fluoric (I) acid. Oxidation number of \(F\) is +1 in \(H O F\)