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Despite lower value of its electron gain enthalpy with negative sign, fluorine `(F_(2))` is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine `(Cl_(2))`. Explain.

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Due to its low bond dissociation enthalpy (F –F bond) and high hydration enthalpy of `F^(−)`.
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(a)Draw the molecule structure of the following compounds : (i) N_(2)O_(5) (ii) XeOF_(4) (b)Despite lower value of its electron gain enthalpy with negative sign, fluorine (F_(2)) is a stronger oxidising agent than Cl_(2) .

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