Q. Fluorine exhibits an oxidation state of only -1 because
A) It can readily accept an electron
B) It is very strongly electronegative
C) It is a non metal
D) It belongs to halogen family
Explanation
(b)
Fluorine exhibits an oxidation state of only -1 because it is very strongly electronegative element (maximum electronegativity in the periodic table)..
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