Q1023
The strongest oxidizing agent among the following is:
A.
Chlorine
B.
Iodine
C.
Fluorine
AnswerD.
Oxygen
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Fluorine is the most electronegative element because electronegativity decreases on moving down the group. Hence, it gets reduced readily into F+ ion and is the strongest oxidising agent.