The element with atomic number 9 can exhibit oxidation state of …………..
The element with atomic number 9 can exhibit oxidation state of …………..
(A) +1
(B) +3
(C) -1
(D) +5
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Correct option is: (C) -1
Fluorine has atomic number 9 and it is highly electronegative atom in the periodic table. It has required one electron to complete their octet. Thus it can exhibit oxidation state of -1
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