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QNEET-2018-Ch-860: NEET 2018 Chemistry - Class 12 NEET-2018-Ch-860 Solution: Which of the following statements is not true for halogens? All …
Which of the following statements is not true for halogens? All are oxidizing agents. All form monobasic oxyacids. All but fluorine show positive oxidation states. Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.
Multiple Choice Options
- A All are oxidizing agents.
- B All form monobasic oxyacids.
- C All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.
- D Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
All halogens show both positive and
negative oxidation states while fluorine shows only
negative oxidation state except 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.