Out of the halogens, which one is the most powerful oxidizing agent?

bromine

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fluorine

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iodine

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chlorine

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Solution

The correct option is B fluorine
Florine is the most powerful oxidizing agent because it is the most electronegative element. Electronegative elements have the property to remove electrons form the elements to which, it is attached.

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