Question

Assertion : The ability of oxygen to stabilize high oxidation states exceeds that of fluorine.
Reason : The highest oxidation number in the oxides coincides with the group number
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true and reason not is the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is trun but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Oxygen can stabilize high oxidation states because of its ability to form multiple bonds to metals.