Question

Fluorine is best oxidising agent because:

• A. it is most electronegative
• B. it has highest reduction potential
• C. it has highest oxidation potential
• D. it has smallest size

Answer 1

The correct option is B it has highest reduction potential

Strong oxidising agents have high tendency to oxidise other element and itself get reduced. Thus, Fluorine has highest reduction potential as compared to chlorine, bromine and iodine.

High reduction potential is due to low bond enthalpy and high electronegativity of Fluorine.