(i) Oxidation state: Fluorine shows oxidation state of – 1 only. It does not show any positive oxidation state. Other halogens show oxidation states such as + 1, + 3, + 5, + 7 also.
(ii) Extra-ordinary reactivity: Fluorine is extraordinary most reactive element. This is due to F—F bond energy is very low as compared to that of other halogen molecules.