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The high oxidizing power of fluorine is due to

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a
High heat of dissociation and high heat of hydration
b
Low heat of dissociation and high heat of hydration
c
High heat of dissociation and low heat of hydration
d
High electron affinity
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Correct option is B

Oxidizing power : F2>Cl2>Br2>I2 This is due to:(i)  F2 has high ( -ve) value of enthalpy of hydration due to smallest size of F⊖ ion(ii) F2 has low bond dissociation energy due to weaker F-F bond.Bond energy order: Cl2>Br2>F2>I2


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