Explain why mn shows highest oxidation state of +7with oxygen but with fluorine shows oxidation state of +4
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stable Position of Fluorine +4
higly stable Fluorine in +4 due to Inerrt Effect
higly stable Fluorine in +4 due to Inerrt Effect
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Mn shows its highest oxidation state in Mn₂O₇ and highest oxidation state with fluorine in MnF₄. Highest oxidation states are seen with oxygen because oxygen has the ability to form multiple bonds with the metal atom while fluorine does not form multiple bonds.
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