Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 245
Question: Flourine is the best oxidising agent because it has [CPMT 2004]
Options:
A) Highest electron affinity
B) Highest $ E_{red}^{0} $
C) Highest $ E_{oxid}^{0} $
D) Lowest electron affinity
Show Answer
Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Fluorine has highest $ E^{o}\text{ red} $ {Equal to +2.9 V} due to which it can easily accept an electron & hence it is the best oxidising agent.
