Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

"Fluorine exhibit only -1 oxidation state", Choose the INCORRECT Statement

Options:

It is a halogen.

It is a non-metal.

It is large in size.

It has no d orbitals.

Correct Answer:

It is large in size.

Explanation:

Fluorine has a very small atomic size, leading to a high effective nuclear charge. This increases its ability to gain an electron rather than losing any.