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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) NEET Previous Year Question - P Block XII Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 14, 2026

Which of the following statements is not true for halogens ?

A

All form monobasic oxyacids

B

Chlorine has the highest electron gain enthalpy

C

All but except fluorine show positive oxidation states

D

All are oxidizing agents

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However HOF is the only known oxyacid of fluorine but it is unstable at room temperature forming HF and O 2 . So we can say that all halogens except fluorine form monobasic oxyacids.

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