Considering the parameters such as bond dissociation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy and hydration enthalpy, compare the oxidising power of `F_2` and `Cl_2`.

Explanation

Eventhough electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine, the bond dissociation enthalpy of bond is much lower than that of `Cl_2`. Again, the hydration .enthalpy of `F^-` is much higher than that of `Cl^-`. The low bond dissociation enthalpy and higher hydration enthalpy compensate the less negative electron gain enthalpy of F and makes it a 1 sponger oxidising agent than Cl. .