Why is the oxidation state of oxygen in hypofluorous acid is zero?
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Hypofluorous acid, chemical formula HOF
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Hypofluorous acid, chemical formula HOF, is the only known oxoacid of fluorine and the only known oxoacid which the main atom gains electrons from oxygen to create a negative oxidation state. The oxidation state of the oxygen in hypofluorites is 0. It is also the only hypohalous acid that can be isolated as a solid.
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