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The order of oxidation ability

A

`F_(2) gt Cl_(2) gt Br_(2) gt I_(2)`

B

`Cl_(2) gt F_(2) gt Br_(2) gt I_(2)`

C

`F_(2) gt Cl_(2) = Br_(2) gt I_(2)`

D

`Br_(2) gt Cl_(2) gt F_(2) gt I_(2)`

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A
Oxidation ability decrease from `F_(2)` to `I_(2)` . Electron affinity of halogens is hgh. Fluorine is the best oxidising agent.
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