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  4. 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.

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Q. 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.

The d-and f-Block Elements

Solution:

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