Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Assertion (A): F2 is a strong oxidizing ...

Assertion (A): `F_2` is a strong oxidizing agent.
Reason (R): Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false and R is True.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B
Fluorine is the best oxidising agent because it has inore reduction potential (more ability to lose the electrons) which is attributed to its high electronegativity.
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less than that of chlorine. Why?

" The electron gain enthalpy of "O" is less negative than that of "S" ."

Assertion (A): N_(2) is less reactive than P_(4) Reason (R): The electron gain enthalpy of nitrogen is more positive than phosphorous.

Why first electron gain enthalpy of sulphur is more negative then oxygen?

Assertion : Fluorine (F_(2)) is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine. Reason : Fluorine is more electrongegative than chlorine.

(a) Halogens have maximum negative gain enthalpy in the respective periods of the periodic table. Why? (b) Although electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative as compared to chlorine, fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine . Why? Fluorine exhibits only-1 oxidation state, wherease other hlaogens exhibit +1,+3,+5, and +7 oxidation states also. explain.

Electron gain enthalpies of halogens are largely negative. Explain.