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The p-Block Elements
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Although electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative as compared to chlorine, fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine. Why?

Answer

Oxidizing agents are substances that gain electrons in a chemical reaction
Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine because:
(i) Low enthalpy of dissociation of F—F bond.
(ii) High hydration enthalpy of F–

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