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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: P Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following halogens does not form oxy-acids at room temperature?

Options:

F2

Cl2

Br2

I2

Correct Answer:

Cl2

Explanation:

Fluorine does not hove d-sub shell so it can only have one oxidation state. Therefore, it cann't form oxy-acids. Fluorine is the most electronegative element and always show −1 oxiadation state. In oxyacids, rest of the halogens have positive oxidation state.