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Fluorine is the best oxidising agent bec...

Fluorine is the best oxidising agent because it has

A

it is most electronegative .

B

it has highest reduction potential.

C

it has highest oxidation potential.

D

it has smallest size.

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Higher the reduction potential, stronger is the oxidising agent.
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