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Q.

Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine because
a) F-F bond has a low enthalpy of dissociation
b) Fluoride ion(F )  has high hydration enthalpy
c) Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is more negative than chlorine
d) Fluorine has a very small size
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given

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a

(b) and (c) only

b

 (a) and (b) (only

c

 (a) and (c) only 

d

(a) and (d) only

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Low F-F Bond dissociation energy ; 

High hydration enthalpy of  F

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Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine becausea) F-F bond has a low enthalpy of dissociationb) Fluoride ion(F− )  has high hydration enthalpyc) Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is more negative than chlorined) Fluorine has a very small sizeChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given