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JAMB Chemistry 2014 Question 34

Question 34

Halogens

Fluorine does not occur in the free state in nature because

  1. A.it is a poisonous gas.
  2. B.it belongs to the halogen family.
  3. C.it is inert.
  4. D.of its high reactivity.
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Answer: D (of its high reactivity.)

Explanation

Fluorine is the most reactive non-metal, so it is always found combined with other elements.