Q. Strongest oxidising agent among halogen is
A) $I_{2}$
B) $Br_{2}$
C) $Cl_{2}$
D) $F_{2}$
Explanation
(d)
Fluorine has maximum reduction electrode potential $(E{^\circ}_{F/F^{-}})$ =2.87 V, hence, it is easily reduced into $F^{-}$and consequently $F_{2}$is the best oxidising agent.
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