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Why halogens are strong oxidising agent?

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An oxidizing agent oxidises others and reduces itself. Halogens (X₂ like F₂, Cl₂ etc) can easily accept electrons and convert to X^- it means they can easily get reduce so they are good oxidizing agents.

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