Oxygen exhibits its $+ v e$ oxidation states in its:

Fluorides

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Chlorides

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Nitrides

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Sulphides

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Solution

The correct option is B Fluorides
Fluoride has a higher electronegativity than oxygen.
$∴$ In compounds of Fluorides, oxygen exhibits +ve oxidation state.
Eg. $O F_{2}$

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