Q. Fluorine is the best oxidising agent because it has
A) Highest electron affinity
B) Highest $E_{red}^{{^\circ}}$
C) Highest $E_{oxid}^{{^\circ}}$
D) Lowest electron affinity
Explanation
(c)
Fluorine has Highest $E_{red}^{{^\circ}}\ (equal\ to + 2.9\ V)\$due to which it can easily accept an electron and hence it is the best oxidising agent.
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