Q.

Statement (A): In all compounds, the oxidation number of oxygen is −2 . 

Statement (B): Carbon exhibits +4 and −4 oxidation numbers only. 

Statement (C): In all compounds, the oxidation number of fluorine is −1.

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a

All the statements are incorrect

b

A, B are incorrect but C is correct

c

A, B are correct and C is incorrect

d

All the statements are correct

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Statement A is incorrect because oxygen generally exhibits an oxidation state is −2 in Oxides, But Peroxides -1, Super Oxides=-12, Ozonide's=-13

Statement B is incorrect because Carbon exhibits oxidation states from −4 to +4 and O inorganic compounds. 

Fluorine exhibits only −1 oxidation state in all compounds whereas other halogens exhibit positive oxidation state.

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