Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 344

Question: Oxidising action increases in halogen in the following order [DPMT 1990]

Options:

A) Cl < Br < I < F

B) Cl < I < Br < F

C) I < F < Cl < Br

D) I < Br < Cl < F

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Tendency to gain $ {{e}^{-}} $ and oxidising power are related. Among halogens $ F $ is the directly most powerful oxidising agent.



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