Question
Chemistry Question on Oxidation Number And Oxidation State
Why does Fluorine exhibit only -1 oxidation state?
A
It is a halogen
B
It is a non-metal
C
It is small in size
D
It has no d orbitals
Answer
It has no d orbitals
Explanation
Solution
Fluorine exhibits only the -1 oxidation state because it is highly electronegative and lacks d orbitals, preventing it from adopting positive oxidation states. Its strong pull on electrons keeps it stable in the -1 state.