Question

Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidising agent?

• A. Electron affinity
• B. Ionisation enthalpy
• C. Hydration enthalpy
• D. Bond dissociation energy

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hydration enthalpy

Answer 2

${{\text{F}}_{\text{2}}}$ has the most negative $\Delta {{G}^{o}}$ value which is dependent on hydration enthalpy.