NEET 2018, Chemistry Q2: Group 17 Elements: The Halogen Family
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Q.
Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?
- A
All form monobasic oxyacids
- B
All but fluorine show positive oxidation states
- C
All are oxidizing agents
- 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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