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Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidising agent?

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Electron affinity
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Ionisation enthalpy
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Hydration enthalpy
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Bond dissociation energy
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Solution

The correct option is C Hydration enthalpy
Fluorine is the strongest oxidizing agent due to low heat of dissociation and high heat of hydration which compensate the lower value of electron affinity.

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