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Which of the following statements is not true for halogens

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a

All form monobasic oxyacids 

b

All but fluorine show positive oxidation states

c

Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy 

d

All are oxidizing agents 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

However HOF is the only known oxyacid of fluorine but it is unstable at room temperature forming HF and O2. So we can say that all halogens except fluorine form monobasic oxyacids. 

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Which of the following statements is not true for halogens