Which of the following statements is incorrect about fluorine

Explanation

Incorrect statement:Fluorine cannot break the octet rule: It lacks d-orbitals in its valence shell, so it cannot accommodate more than 8 electrons in its outermost shell. This restriction prevents it from forming compounds that require an extended octet.Correct statements:(a) Fluorine is restricted to -1 oxidation state: Due to its high electronegativity, fluorine always gains one electron to achieve a stable noble gas configuration, resulting in a -1 oxidation state in its compounds.(c) Fluorine has the lowest dissociation energy among the halogens: It has the shortest bond length and the strongest interatomic repulsion among the halogens, making it relatively easier to break the F-F bond.