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Question

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

Options

A.A halogen which is liquid at room temperature - Bromine
B.The most electronegative element-Fluorine
C.The most reactive halogen - Fluorine
D.The strongest oxidising agent - Iodine

Solution

Amongst halogens fluorine is the strongest oxidising agent on account of low bond dissociation energy and high enthalpy of hydration.

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