Compare the oxidizing powers of F2 and Cl2 on the basis of bond dissociation enthalpy

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Compare the oxidizing powers of F2 and Cl2 on the basis of bond dissociation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy of halogens and hydration enthalpy of halide ions.

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answered Dec 19, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 21
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[Hint : It is due to low enthalpy of dissociation of F - F bond and high hydration enthalpy of F-.]

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