The non-metal that does not exhibit positive oxidation state is :
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JEE Main 2016 · 9 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 41
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Official answer: D
Fluorine is the most electronegative element, so it is always −1 (or 0). Oxygen shows +2 in ; iodine and chlorine show many positive states.