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Highest oxidation state of manganese in fluorides is `+4(MnF_4)` but highest oxidation state in oxides is `+7(Mn_2O_7)` because

A

fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen

B

fluorine does not possess d-orbitals

C

fluorine stabilises lower oxidation state

D

In covalent compounds, fluorine can form single bond only while oxygen forms double bond

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In covalent compounds, fluorine can form single bond only while oxygen forms double bond
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