Question

Which of the following is not oxidised by MnO2 ?

• A. F–
• B. Cl–
• C. Br–
• D. I–

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

F–

Answer 2

Fluorine on account of low bond dissociation energy and high enthalpy of hydration of F– acts as strong oxidising agent ; being the most electronegative, it exhibits only – 1 oxidation state.