Choose the INCORRECT Statement

question 87

Multiple Choice

Choose the INCORRECT statement.

• A)Fluorine adopts the -1 oxidation state when it forms compounds.
• B)In binary compounds with metals,the oxidation state of halogens is -1.
• C)Halogen ions commonly exhibit a charge of +1.
• D)Iodine can have oxidation states of +1,+3,+5 and +7 in compounds where iodine is bonded to oxygen and/or fluorine.
• E)HClO is hypochlorous acid.

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