MCQ
Unlike other halogens fluorine does not show higher oxidation states because
  • A
    It is highly electronegative
  • It has no $d$ - orbitals
  • C
    Its atomic radius is very small
  • D
    The ${F^ - }$ ion is stable and isoelectronic with neon

Answer

Correct option: B.
It has no $d$ - orbitals
b
It’s Obvious.

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