Question

Which member of the halogen family $(X_2)$ does not show positive oxidation state $(X^+_2 )$ ?

• A. Fluorine
• B. Chlorine
• C. Bromine
• D. Iodine

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Fluorine

Answer 2

Fluorine does not show positive oxidation state. It is due to the fact that fluorine is the most electronegative element