Fluorine does not show variable oxidation states because ......? - Vidyadip

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Fluorine does not show variable oxidation states because $......?$

A
It is a halogen.
✓
Of absence of $d-$orbitals.
C
Absence of $s-$orbital.
D
Absence of $p-$orbitals.

✓

Answer

Correct option: B.

Of absence of $d-$orbitals.

Fluorine cannot expand its octet due to absence of $d-$orbitals.
Therefore it cannot show variable oxidation states.

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