NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: P-BLOCK ELEMENTS

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Which of the following statements is not true for halogens ?

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Correct option: C

All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.

Option C (All but fluorine show positive oxidation states) is the correct answer because fluorine is the most electronegative element and always exhibits a -1 oxidation state.

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