Which of the following statements regarding the properties of halogens are correct?
$(a)$ Due to small size and strong inter-electronic repulsion,the electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine.
$(b)$ Iodine has a different physical state and colour compared to other members of the group.
$(c)$ Fluorine does not show a positive oxidation state.
$(d)$ In $X_{2(g)} + H_2O(l) \rightarrow HX(aq) + HOX(aq)$ (where $X = Cl$ or $Br$).
$(a)$ Due to small size and strong inter-electronic repulsion,the electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine.
$(b)$ Iodine has a different physical state and colour compared to other members of the group.
$(c)$ Fluorine does not show a positive oxidation state.
$(d)$ In $X_{2(g)} + H_2O(l) \rightarrow HX(aq) + HOX(aq)$ (where $X = Cl$ or $Br$).
- A$a, b$ and $d$
- B$a, c$ and $d$
- C$b, c$ and $d$
- D$c$ and $d$
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