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Q. Which is the best oxidizing agent among the following?

  • (A) F2
  • (B) Cl2
  • (C) Br2
  • (D) I2
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Shyam Dubey
Fluorine (F2) is the most electronegative element and the strongest oxidizing agent among the halogens — it readily accepts electrons. Chlorine, bromine, and iodine are progressively weaker oxidizers down the group. Therefore F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2. The other options are weaker oxidizing agents compared to F2.

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