JEE Main 2004 Chemistry question

Which among the following factors is the most important in making fluorine the strongest oxidizing halogen?

(1)Electron affinity
(2)Bond dissociation energy
(3)Hydration enthalpyCorrect
(4)Ionization enthalpy

Answer: (3)

Solution

The oxidising power in water is governed by . Fluorine's electron gain enthalpy is actually less negative than chlorine's, and its low F–F bond energy helps only modestly ( vs kJ/mol, a difference of about 42 kJ/mol). The decisive

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-038415