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

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Oxygen and fluorine are strong oxidising agents and both of their oxides and fluorides are highly electronegative in nature and also small in size. Because of these properties, they can oxidise the metal to its highest oxidation states.

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