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Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent t...

Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine in aqueous solution. This is attributed to many factors except

A

Heat of dissociation

B

Electron affinity

C

Heat of hydration

D

Ionisation potential

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B
Due to smallest size and higher electro-negativity of fluorine, oxidizing power is high.
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