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Assertion : The ability of oxygen to sta...

Assertion : The ability of oxygen to stabilize high oxidation states exceeds that of fluorine.
Reason : The highest oxidation number in the oxides coincides with the group number

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true and reason not is the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is trun but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Oxygen can stabilize high oxidation states because of its ability to form multiple bonds to metals.
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