Which one of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent?

Fluorine

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Chlorine

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Bromine

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Iodine

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Solution

The correct option is A Fluorine
A substance is said to be an oxidizing agent when it gains electrons to oxidize the other substances. Elements which gain electrons are said to undergo reduction. Fluorine is the element which attracts electrons strongly to reduce itself and become an oxidizing agent.

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