Considering the elements F, CI, O and N, the correct order of their chemical reactivity in terms of oxidizing property is ........

Considering the elements F, CI, O and N, the correct order of their ch

1.	Considering the elements F, CI, O and N, the correct order of their chemical reactivity in terms of oxidizing property is ........
Answer» F>Cl> O>N F>O >N >Cl F>O >Cl >N O>F>N >CI Solution :Within a period, the oxidizing character increases from left to right. Therefore, among F. O and N.oxidizing POWER decreases in the order: FgtO gt N. However, within a group, oxidizing power decreases from top to BOTTOM. Thus, F is a STRONGER oxidizing agent than CL. Further because is more electronegative than Cl, therefore, O is a stronger oxidizing agent than Cl. Thus, overall decreasing order of oxidizing power is: Fgt gt CIgtN, i.e., OPTION (b) is CORRECT.