Q.

The ability of fluorine to stabilize the highest oxidation state due to higher lattice energy can be seen in:

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a

VF5

b

CrF6

c

All of these

d

CoF3

answer is A.

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Due to increased lattice energy (for instance, COF3) and higher bond enthalpy in terms of more covalent compounds like VF5CrF6, fluoride stabilizes higher oxidation states. Multiple connections formed with metals enable oxygen to stabilize higher oxidation states. ∴ Fluorides cannot compete with oxides.

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