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In interhalogen compounds of the type `AB_5` and `AB_7` B is invaribly fluorine. Why?

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Being the strongest oxidising agent, fluorine can form compounds in +5 and +7 oxidation state. Moreover, being the smallest, it can easily fit around A without causing much steric hindrance.
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