Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Which of the following is a false statement ?
A
Hydrogens are strong oxidising agents
B
Halogens show only -1 oxidation state
C
HF molecules form intermolecular hydrogenbonding
D
Fluorine is highly reactive
Answer
Halogens show only -1 oxidation state
Explanation
Solution
Except for fluorine, other halogens shew a number of positive oxidation states along with common -1 oxidation state. All other statements are correct