Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only ?

Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only ?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Oxygen and fluoride have small size and high electronegativity. They can oxidise the metal.

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