Compare the oxidizing action of F2 and Cl2 by considering parameters such as bond dissociation enthalpy,
Compare the oxidizing action of F2 and Cl2 by considering parameters such as bond dissociation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy and hydration enthalpy.
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F2 is the stronger oxidising agent than chlorine
(a) Low enthalpy of dissociation of F-F bond.
(b) Less negative electron gain enthalpy of F.
(c) High hydration enthalpy of F- ion
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