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 fluorine have small size and high electronegativity, so they can easily oxidise the metal to its highest oxidation state.

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