The most powerful oxidising agent of the following is
A
I2
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B
F2
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C
Br2
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D
Cl2
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Solution
The correct option is CF2 The bond dissociation energy of fluorine is lowest and heat of hydration is highest among halogens. These two factors make the fluorine the most powerful oxidising agent, through its electron affinity is lower than Cl.