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Whys is `F_(2)` a stronger oxidising agent than `Cl_(2)` ?

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Due to its small size Fluorine's hydration energy is very high. Enthalpy of dissociation of `F_(2)` is lower thant `Cl_(2)` due to large electron-electron repulsion in fluorine.
These two factros contribute to high positive electrode potential of `F_(2)` compared to `Cl_(2)` . Hence `F_(2)` is a stronger oxidising agent.
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