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Q. Strongest oxidizing agent among halogen is:

Bihar CECEBihar CECE 2006The p-Block Elements

Solution:

Fluorine has maximum reduction electrode potential $\left(E_{ F / F ^{-}}^{\circ}=2.87\, V \right)$ hence, it is easily reduced inot $F ^{-}$and consequently $F _{2}$ is the best oxidizing agent.