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When chlorine is bubbled through aqueous...

When chlorine is bubbled through aqueous solution of potassium iodide, iodine gas is liberated because

A

chlorine is more electropositive

B

chlorine has higher electron affinity

C

chlorine is more powerful oxidant than iodine

D

none of the above.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The oxidising power is in the order `F_2gt Cl_2gt Br_2gt I_2`
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