Why halogen in higher oxidation state forms covalent bond and lower ionic bond?
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Higher oxidation state refers to when a halogen atom has gained more electrons and has a higher positive charge. For example, chlorine in the +7 oxidation state has gained 7 electrons and has a charge of +7. Lower ionic bond refers to when a halogen atom forms Show more…
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