Q. Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidizing agent?
A) Electron affinity
B) Ionisation enthalpy
C) Hydration enthalpy
D) Bond dissociation energy
Explanation
(c)
F_{2} has the most negative $\mathrm{\Delta}G{^\circ}$value which is dependent on hydration enthalpy.
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