Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 285
Question: Oxidising action increases in halogen in the following order
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:
[d] Tendency to gain $ {{e}^{-}} $ and oxidising power are related. Among halogens $ F $ is the directly most powerful oxidising agent.
