Question
Question: Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidizing h...
Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidizing halogen?
A
Hydration enthalpy
B
Ionization enthalpy
C
Electron affinity
D
Bond dissociation energy
Answer
Bond dissociation energy
Explanation
Solution
The bond dissociation energy of F–F bond is very low. The weak F–F bond makes fluorine the strongest oxidising halogen.