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JEE Main 202427 JanuaryMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2024
Date
27 January
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

JEE Main 2024 · 27 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Element not showing variable oxidation state is :

Element not showing variable oxidation state is :

Options

  1. ABromine
  2. BIodine
  3. CChlorine
  4. DFluorine

Correct answer

D. Fluorine

Step-by-step solution

Because of the absence of d-orbitals, it is not possible for Fluorine to show variable oxidation state. Fluorine does not show variable oxidation states because it is the most electronegative element and has seven valence electrons. Its high electronegativity and strong attraction for electrons prevent it from losing electrons to exhibit different oxidation states. Fluorine always show −1- 1oxidation state in compounds. Fluorine does not show variable oxidation state.

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