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Q. Which halogen cannot show oxidation state more than zero ?

The p-Block Elements - Part2

Solution:

As fluorine is the most electronegative element, it cannot show positive oxidation state. Fluorine has an O.N. of -1 in its compounds and an O.N. of zero in $F_2$