Q. Among the following which is the strongest oxidising agent?

A) Br₂
B) I₂
C) Cl₂
D) F₂
Explanation

[Solution from source] F₂ has the highest standard reduction potential among the halogens (about +2.87 V), due to low F–F bond energy and high hydration energy of F⁻. So it is the strongest oxidising agent, and oxidising power falls F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂. Answer (4).

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