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Which of the following is most powerful oxidising agent?

Updated On: Apr 6, 2023
  • $ I_{2} $
  • $ Cl_{2}$
  • $ Br_{2}$
  • $ F_{2} $
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The Correct Option is D

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Answer (d) $ F_{2} $
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The most effective oxidizer is Fluorine, having the biggest (+) electrode potential. Fluorine is the most powerful elemental oxidizing agent. 

This happens because fluorine is the most electronegative element in the current periodic table, and hence has the highest active force on electrons of all the ingredients.

Oxidizing agents are normally located in their most oxidized states. Ions, atoms, and molecules with high electron affinity are known as good oxidizers. The bigger the oxidizing power, the stronger the electron affinity.

Oxidizing materials can increase the spread of fire and make it more strong. Substances that don't normally burn well in the air are able to burn quickly. Without visible elements, fuel materials are stimulated to fire at random.

 

Hence, the correct option is (D) F

 

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