Question

Amongst the elements of group 17, fluorine is most reactive owing to it's:

• A. High Electro negativity
• B. Small size of the atom
• C. Low dissociation enthalpy of F-F bond
• D. All of the these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the these

Fluorine is most reactive element of group 17 due to its small size, electro negativity, extremely high oxidizing power and low dissociation enthalpy of F-F bond.