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How would you account for the following: Both O_2 and F_2 stabilise high oxidation states but the ability of oxygen to stabilise the higher oxidation state exceeds that of fluorine. |
| Answer» Solution :The ABILITY of oxygen to stabilise these high oxidation states EXCEEDS that of fluorine. The highest Mn fluoride is `MnF_4`, whereas the highest oxide is `Mn_2O_7`. The ability of oxygen to FORM multiple bonds to METALS explains its SUPERIORITY. | |