Question
Question: Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?...
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A
A halogen which is liquid at room temperature – Bromine
B
The most electronegative element–Fluorine
C
The most reactive halogen – Fluorine
D
The strongest oxidising agent – Iodine
Answer
The strongest oxidising agent – Iodine
Explanation
Solution
Amongst halogens fluorine is the strongest oxidising agent on account of low bond dissociation energy and high enthalpy of hydration.