Question
Consider the elements:
Cs, Ne, I and F
Identify the element which exhibits neither the negative nor does the positive oxidation state.

Answer

Ne. It is an inert gas (with high ionization enthalpy and high positive electron gain enthalpy) and hence it neither exhibits -ve nor +ve oxidation states.

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