Question

Fluorine exhibits an oxidation state of only $-1$ because :

• A. it can readily accept an electron
• B. it is very strongly electronegative
• C. it is a non-metal
• D. it belongs to halogen family

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Fluorine exhibits an oxidation state of only $-1$ because it is very strongly electronegative element. (maximum electronegativity in the periodic table).