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Question
Which of the following elements is least likely to form a cation?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Cations are positively charged ions formed by losing electrons. Fluorine is a nonmetal with very high electronegativity and ionization energy. It is much more likely to gain an electron to form an anion (F⁻) than to lose electrons to form a cation.
Hint
Which element is a nonmetal that tends to gain electrons, not lose them?