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प्रश्न
Why are halogens strong oxidising agents?
उत्तर १
The general electronic configuration of halogens is np5, where n = 2-6. Thus, halogens need only one more electron to complete their octet and to attain the stable noble gas configuration. Also, halogens are highly electronegative with low dissociation energies and high negative electron gain enthalpies. Therefore, they have a high tendency to gain an electron. Hence, they act as strong oxidizing agents.
उत्तर २
The halogens are strong oxidising agents due to low bond dissociation enthalpy, high electronegativity and large negative electron gain enthalpy.
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