Although fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen,the ability of oxygen to stabilize higher oxidation states exceeds that of fluorine. Why?

  • A
    Oxygen can form multiple bonds with metals.
  • B
    Fluorine is too small to accommodate many atoms.
  • C
    Oxygen has a higher ionization energy.
  • D
    Fluorine has a lower electron affinity.

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