Considering the elements F, CI, O and N, the correct order of their chemical reactivity in terms of oxidizing property is ........

Options

A. F>Cl> O>N
B. F>O >N >Cl
C. F>O >Cl >N
D. O>F>N >CI

Answer

b

Explanation

Within a period, the oxidizing character increases from left to right. Therefore, among F. O and N.oxidizing power decreases in the order: FgtO gt N. However, within a group, oxidizing power decreases from top to bottom. Thus, F is a stronger oxidizing agent than CL. Further because is more electronegative than Cl, therefore, O is a stronger oxidizing agent than Cl. Thus, overall decreasing order of oxidizing power is: Fgt gt CIgtN, i.e., option (b) is correct.