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Fluorine exhibits only -1 oxidation state but other halogens exhibit higher positive oxidation states also. Give reason.

Fluorine exhibits only -1 oxidation state but other halogens exhibit higher positive oxidation states also. Give reason.

Grade:12

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Muskaan
49 Points
6 years ago
Because of the following reason 
- Florine has highest electronegativity 
- it does not have have d orbitals while other halogens have and act as strong oxidising agent 
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