Fluorine does not show positive oxidation states because:
it is most electronegative element
it forms only anions in ionic compounds
it cannot form multiple bonds
it shows non-bonded electron pair repulsion due to small size.
A
it is most electronegative element
B
it cannot form multiple bonds
C
it shows non-bonded electron pair repulsion due to small size.
D
it forms only anions in ionic compounds
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Fluorine is the most electronegative element so it cannot show positive oxidation state.
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