NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Although electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative as compared to chlorine, fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine. Why?
Options
- AFluorine forms stronger bonds with other elements.
- BFluorine has a higher ionization energy.
- CFluorine has a higher electronegativity.
- DFluorine has a larger atomic radius.
Correct answer
C. Fluorine has a higher electronegativity.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Fluorine has a higher electronegativity.