Which of the following is a false statement ?
A. Hydrogens are strong oxidising agents
B. Halogens show only-1 oxidation state
C. HF molecules form intermolecular hydrogen bonding
D. Fluorine is highly reactive.
A. Hydrogens are strong oxidising agents
B. Halogens show only-1 oxidation state
C. HF molecules form intermolecular hydrogen bonding
D. Fluorine is highly reactive.
Correct Answer – B
Except for fluorine, other halogens show number of positive oxidation states along with common -1 oxidation state. All other statements are correct.