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According to electrochemical series, chlorine is the strongest oxidizing agent.

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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.

Hence, the given statement is true.

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