Question

Which of the following halogens does

always show oxidation state -1 ?

a. F

b. Ci

c. Br

d. I​

Answer 1

Answer:

F -1s²2s²2p⁵

Explanation:

since the valence shell of fluorine has 7 e- it need one more to attain octet

on account of its smaller size and more electronegativity it cannot lose any e-