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Question
CBSEENCH12010931

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

  • Electron affinity

  • Bond dissociation energy

  • Hydration enthalpy

  • Ionization enthalpy

Solution

B.

Bond dissociation energy

Oxidising power depends on the (+ve) reduction potential value, and (-ve) value of Gibbs free energy. 
F2 has the most negative ΔG° value which dependent on hydration enthalpy.