NEET NEET SOLVED PAPER 2018

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    Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?     [NEET - 2018]

    A)  All but fluorine show positive oxidation states

    B)  All are oxidizing agents

    C)  All form monobasic oxyacid

    D)  Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy

    Correct Answer: A

    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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