NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
Although fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen, the ability of oxygen to stabilize higher oxidation states exceeds that of fluorine. Why?
Options
- AOxygen forms more stable covalent bonds than fluorine.
- BOxygen has a higher electron affinity than fluorine.
- COxygen has a higher electron density than fluorine.
- DOxygen has a larger atomic size than fluorine.
Correct answer
A. Oxygen forms more stable covalent bonds than fluorine.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Oxygen forms more stable covalent bonds than fluorine.