Among the following which is the strongest oxidising agent?
(a) Br2 (b) I2 (c) Cl2 (d) F2

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2 Answers

(d) Since all the halogens have a strong tendency to accept electrons. Therefore halogens act as strong oxidising agents and their oxidising power decreases from fluorine to iodine

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Correct option (d) F2

Explanation :

Standard reduction potentials of halogens are positive and decrease from fluorine to iodine. So, F2 is the strongest oxidising agent.

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