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The least number of oxyacids are formed by:
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE MainJEE Main 2015 (10 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A Chlorine
  • B Fluorine
  • C Sulphur
  • D Nitrogen
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Fluorine

Fluorine does not form oxyacids as it is the most electronegative  However, at -40oC it forms HOF. (Unstable at room temperature). Chlorine forms four types of oxyacids. Sulphur forms many oxy acids. Nitrogen mainly forms two types of oxyacids.

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