MCQ
Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine, the  strongest oxidising halogen ?
  • A
    Bond dissociation energy
  • B
    Ionisation enthalpy
  • Hydration enthalpy
  • D
    Electron affinity

Answer

Correct option: C.
Hydration enthalpy
c
Fluorine is the strongest oxidizing agent due to low heat of dissociation and high heat of hydration which compensate the lower value of electron affinity.

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