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Fluorine is a better oxidising agent tha...

Fluorine is a better oxidising agent than `Br_2`. It is due to

A

formation of `Cl^-` consumes lesser energy

B

`F^-` ion has high hydration energy in water

C

`Cl_2` is a poisonous gas

D

`F_2` can bleach fabrics

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