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How we can say that halogens exihibits -1 oxidation state?

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Answered by vdarshan1990
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Because halogen compounds are  elements of group 17. Their ele.  Configuration is nS2nP5.   So they accept 1 electron &  become next Nobel gas ele configuration.   Their hydride,  alkaline metal salt it's -1 oxidation state.

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