Which of the following statements is not true for halogens ? (1) All form monobasic oxyacids.
Which of the following statements is not true for halogens ?
(1) All form monobasic oxyacids.
(2) All are oxidizing agents.
(3) All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.
(4) Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.
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(3) All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.
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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Solution: Fluorine shows only-1 oxidation state and other halogen shows negative and positive oxidation state.
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