Fluorine is stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine in aqueous solution. This can be attributed mainly due to the property

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heat of dissociation

electron affinity

ionization potential

heat of hydration

answer is A.

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Oxidising strength of X2 depends on above three factors.Bond energy = Cl2>Br2> F2 E.A. =Cl > F Hydration energy = F- >Cl- (due to small size of F-)

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