Question
Why-1 oxidation state is more common in halogens. Explain.
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Answer
The halogens have a strong tendency to gain an electron to give a stable halide ion with completely filled electronic configuration $\left( ns _2 sp _6\right)$ and hence-1 oxidation state is more common in halogens.
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