Which of the following pairs are good oxidizing agent?
A
Br2 and Hg
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B
Cl2 and F2
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C
NH+4 and H3O+
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D
Fe and Co
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E
Diamond and graphite
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Solution
The correct option is BCl2 and F2 Cl2 and F2 are good oxidizing agents. Cl2 and F2 are highly electronegative elements. They have high tendency to accept electrons. Hence, they themselves are reduced and oxidizes other substances.