Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidising agent?
A
Electron affinity
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B
Ionisation enthalpy
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C
Hydration enthalpy
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D
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.