Which of the following statements is not true for halogens?

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All form monobasic oxyacids.

All are oxidizing agents.

All but fluorine show positive oxidation states.

Chlorine has the highest electron-gain enthalpy.

answer is A.

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HOF is an oxy acid but not mono basic. It does not react with base.

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