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Q.

Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

  1. A

    All form monobasic oxyacids

  2. B

    All but fluorine show positive oxidation states

  3. C

    All are oxidizing agents

  4. D

    Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy

Solution

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 HOF.

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