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(i) Give correct order of boiling point of hydride of group 17. (ii) Fluorine exhibits only -1 oxidation state whereas other halogens show +1, +3, +5 and +7 oxidation state also Explain. |
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Answer» (ii) Fluorine being the most electronegativeelementcannot have positive OXIDATION STATE. Other halogens have d-orbitals,therefore can expand their octet. |
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