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Which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent?A. `Br_(2)`B. `I_(2)`C. `Cl_(2)`D. `F_(2)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - 4 The correct order of oxidizing power is `F_(2) gt Cl_(2) gt Br_(2) gt I_(2)` Fluorine is the strongest oxidising agent . There are two main reason for this, 1. `F_(2)` has a low enthalpy of dissociation which arises from the weakness of the `F-F` bond. 2. `F^(-)` has a high enthalpy of hydration which arises from the high charge density of `F^(-)` ion due to its smaller size. |
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