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Which of the following is the most powerful oxidising agent ?

A

`F_(2)`

B

`Cl_(2)`

C

`Br_(2)`

D

`l_(2)`

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A
Fluorine is the strongest oxidising agent. Its reduction potential `(E_("red")^(@))` is `+2.87 V`, hence it is easily reduced to `F^(-)` by gaining electron.
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