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

A

Small size of fluorine

B

More electron repulsion in fluorine

C

More electronegativity of fluorine

D

Non metallic nature of fluorine.

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`F_2` is a better oxidising agent than `Br_2`. It is due to more electronegativity of fluorine.
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