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Although fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen, but the ability of oxygen to stabilise higher oxidation states exceeds that of fluorine. Why?

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Oxygen can form multiple bonds with metals, while fluorine can't form multiple bond with metals. Hence, oxygen has more ability to stabilize higher oxidation state rather than fluorine.
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