The P Block Elements - Result Question 75
####78. Which of the following statements is not true ?
(a)
(b) Among halide ions, iodide is the most powerful reducing agent
(c) Fluorine is the only halogen that does not show a variable oxidation state
(d)
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Solution:
- (a)
is more electronegative than therefore bond is stronger than and hence proton is not given off easily. Hence HF is the weakest hydrohalic acid.