Q. The halogen that most easily reduced is
A) $F_{2}$
B) $Cl_{2}$
C) $Br_{2}$
D) $I_{2}$
Explanation
(a)
Fluorine being most electronegative atom, has a high tendency to gain electron. Thus, it readily forms anions
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