Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Which of the following statements is correct ?
A
Only iodine forms oxy acid.
B
Only chlorine and bromine form oxy acid.
C
All the halogens form oxy acid.
D
All the halogens form oxy acids except fluorine.
Answer
All the halogens form oxy acids except fluorine.
Explanation
Solution
Fluorine does not form oxyacids because in oxyacids halogen has positive oxidation state. Fluorine is most electronegative element. It can not have positive oxidation state. So, it does not form oxyacids.