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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Correct option is: (C) -1

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