NEETChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine because :
(a) F-F bond has a low enthalpy of dissociation.
(b) Fluoride ion (F) has high hydration enthalpy.
(c) Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than chlorine.
(d) Fluorine has a very small size.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given :
- A(b) and (c) only
- B(a) and (b) only
- C(a) and (c) only
- D(a) and (d) only
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Correct answer: B
Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine due to
(i) Low dissociation enthalpy of F-F bond
(ii) High hydration enthalpy of F$-$ ion
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