pBlock ElementsII - Result Question 73
####68. In aqueous solution, chlorine is a stronger oxidising agent than fluorine.
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Solution:
- Halogens are all good oxidising agent and their oxidising power decreases from top to bottom
to in group. Any halogen above in group oxidises halides down in group from their aqueous solution. Hence, can oxidise to , to but cannot oxidise to rather can oxidise to .