Question

Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidizing halogen?

• A. High hydration enthalpy
• B. Electron affinity
• C. Bond dissociation energy
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A High hydration enthalpy

Elecrons gain enthalpy- when an electron is added to neutral gaseous atom to convert it into a negative ion, the enthalpy change accompanying the process

There are two factors that affect fluorine's oxidating power namelly hydration enthalpy and bond energy

Hydration enthalpy is the most important in making fluoring the strongest oxidising halogen

so answer is (a)