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Chemistry Question on Electrochemistry

Fluorine is the best oxidising agent because it has

A

highest electron affinity

B

highest Ereduction∘E^\circ _{reduction}

C

highest Ereduction∘oxidationE^\circ_{reduction}{oxidation}

D

lowest electron affinity

Answer

highest Ereduction∘E^\circ _{reduction}

Explanation

Solution

Higher the reduction potential, stronger is the oxidising agent.