Which one of the following elements shows both positive and negative oxidation states?

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Cesium

Fluorine

Iodine

Xenon

answer is C.

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Cs shows +1 oxidation state.F shows -1 oxidation state.I shows both positive and negative oxidation states.Xe shows only positive oxidation state.

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