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Both `O_2` and `F_2` stabilise high oxidation states but the ability of oxygen to stabilise the higher oxidation state exceeds that of fluorine.

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The ability of oxygen to stabilise these high oxidation states exceeds that of fluorine. The highest Mn fluoride is `MnF_4`, whereas the highest oxide is `Mn_2O_7`. The ability of oxygen to form multiple bonds to metals explains its superiority.
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