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Although electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative as compared to chlorine. Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine. Why ?

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(i) Due to low enthalpy of dissociation of F - F bond
(ii) High hydration enthalpy of `F^(-)`.
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