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Among the following which is the strongest oxidising agents: `Br_2`, `I_2`, `F_2`, `Cl_2`.

A

`I_2`

B

`Cl_2`

C

`Br_2`

D

`F_2`

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D
Fluorine can be reduced most easily and its electrode potential is maximum, so it is strongest oxidising agent.
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