JEE Main 2016 — p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)
Question
The non-metal that does not exhibit positive oxidation state is:
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Correct answer
CFluorine
Step-by-step explanation
Fluorine is most electronegative in the long form of periodic table. Due to its highest electronegativity, it will only accept the electron so, it exhibits O.S. value of -1 only.
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