The halogen that is the most readily reduced is:

chlorine

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bromine

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iodine

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fluorine

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Solution

The correct option is D fluorine
The halogen that is the most readily reduced is fluorine. It is strongest oxidizing agent and has maximum tendency to accept an electron and get reduced.
$F_{2} + 2 e^{-} \to 2 F^{-}$

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