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JAMB Chemistry 2012 Question 11

Question 11

Halogens

Group VII elements are

  1. A.monoatomic
  2. B.good oxidizing agents
  3. C.highly electropositive
  4. D.electron donors.
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Answer: B (good oxidizing agents)

Explanation

Halogens need one electron to complete their octet, so they readily accept electrons: they are good oxidizing agents.