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In case of halogens strong oxidising character is favoured by their

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a

Low E.A.

b

Low hydration energy of X ion

c

Low IE

d

Low dissociation energy

answer is A.

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Halogens are strong oxidizing agents as they have strong tendency to accept electrons. The oxidizing strength decreases from fluorine to iodine.
Due to low bond dissociation enthalpy, high electronegativity and large electron gain enthalpy, halogens have strong tendency to accept electrons and thus get reduced.

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In case of halogens strong oxidising character is favoured by their