Question

Fluorine is the best oxidising agent because it has
A. highest electron affinity
B. highest `E_("red")^(@)`
C. highest `E_("oxid")^(@)`
D. lowest electron affinity

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Fluorine has highest `E_("red")^(@)` ( equal to +2.9 V ) due to which it can easily accept an electron and hence it is the best oxidising agent .