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Fluorine is a better oxidizing agent than bromine. It is due to;

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a

 the small size of fluorine

b

 more electronegativity of fluorine

c

 the non-metallic nature of fluorine

d

 more electron repulsion in fluorine

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

 Fluorine is more electronegative than Bromine. Therefore, it can easily accept electrons and oxidize others. Thus, it is a better oxidizing agent than bromine. 

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