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Although `Delta_(eg)H` of fluorine is less negative than that of chlorine, but fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine. Why?

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This is due to
(i) Low bond dissociation enthalpy of F-F bond.
(ii) High hydration enthalpy of `F^(-)`.
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