[All but fluorine show pos...] Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

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Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

All but fluorine show positive oxidation states

All are oxidizing agents

All form monobasic oxyacids

Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy

Explanation:

Due to high electronegativity and small size, F forms only one oxoacid, HOF known as Fluoric (I) acid. Oxidation number of F is +1 in HOF.

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