Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

Question

Which of the following statements is not true for halogens? (A) Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy. (B) All form monobasic oxyacids. (C) All but fluorine show positive oxidation states (D) All are oxidizing agents

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Fluorine shows only 1 oxidation state and other halogen shows negative and positive oxidation state. Due to high electronegativity and small size only F form one oxoacid that is HOF.

Q. Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.

All form monobasic oxyacids.

All but fluorine show positive oxidation states

All are oxidizing agents

Fluorine shows only 1 oxidation state and other halogen shows negative and positive oxidation state. Due to high electronegativity and small size only F form one oxoacid that is HOF.