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The d-and f-Block Elements
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13/03/2022 9:58 pm
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Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only?
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13/03/2022 9:59 pm
Both oxide and fluoride ions are highly electronegative and have a very small size. Due to these properties, they are able to oxidize the metal to its highest oxidation state.