Chemistry · p-Block Elements
Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine despite having a less negative electron gain enthalpy. This is primarily due to:
- 1High electron affinity of fluorine atoms
- 2Low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy and high hydration enthalpy of F- ions✓
- 3High F-F bond dissociation enthalpy
- 4Low enthalpy of hydration of F- ions
Correct answer
Low F-F bond dissociation enthalpy and high hydration enthalpy of F- ions
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