Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 257
Question: Fluorine is the best oxidising agent because it has
Options:
A) Highest electron affinity
B) Highest $ E^0_{red} $
C) Highest $ E^0_{oxid} $ ,
D) Lowest electron affinity
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Fluorine has highest $ E^{0} $ red {Equal to +2.9V} due to which it can easily accept an electron and hence it is the best oxidising agent.
