According to electrochemical series, chlorine is the strongest oxidizing agent.
A
True
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B
False
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Solution
The correct option is A True
Yes, chlorine is the strongest oxidizing agent as it can attract a shared pair of electrons more easily and strongly. Thus, it can easily accept the pair of electrons and undergoes reduction. Thus it is a strong oxidizing agent.