Question

Statement 1: $F _2$ undergoes disproportionation reaction
Statement 2: Fluorine shows both positive and negative oxidation states

• A. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
• B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
• C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
• D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct (A): $F _2$ does not undergo disproportionation reaction
Correct (R): $F _2$ shows only an oxidation of $-1$