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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