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Q.

Which one of the following elements can show both positive and negative oxidation state ?

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a

F

b

I

c

Li

d

He

answer is B.

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The atomic size of Iodine is very big and it has empty d orbitals to expand it's electron in s and p orbitals In 3rd excited state iodine has 7 unpaired electrons so it can show positive oxidation state with higher electronegative element like Cl, Br, F. Generally all halogens exhibit negative oxidation state due to their electronegativity.

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