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Question
The strongest oxidising agent is :
Options
A.F2
B.Cl2
C.I2
D.Br2
Solution
An element which can readily accept an electron is a good oxidising agent. Halogens aregood oxidising agents because they have strong tendency to accept an electron due to (i) small atomic size, (ii) high electronegativity and (iii) high electron affinity. Fluorine, being smallest, is best oxidisting agent.
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