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The high oxidising power of fluorine is due to:

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a

High electron affinity

b

Both (a) and (b)

c

None of the above

d

High ionisation energy

answer is A.

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Fluorine has a high electron affinity, which means that it has a high oxidising power. An element's ability to take electrons is dependent on its electron gain enthalpy, since it is a strong oxidizer if it can be reduced quickly

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