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Account for the following: Although the electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine, fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine. |
| Answer» Solution :Besides ELECTRON GAIN enthalpy, the other factors that influence the oxidising power are BOND dissociation enthalpy and HYDRATION energy of the anion. The LAST two factors are in favour of `F_2` to act as oxidising agent. | |