JEE Main Chemistry question

Fluorine exhibits only −1 oxidation state, while iodine exhibits oxidation states of −1, +1, +3, +5 and +7. This is due to:

Answer: (B)

Solution

Iodine has accessible 5d orbitals, allowing its valence electrons to be promoted and support multiple bonding patterns (and hence multiple positive

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