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7.26     Considering the parameters such as bond dissociation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy and hydration enthalpy, compare the oxidising power of F_{2}and CI_{2}.

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P Pankaj Sanodiya

F_2 is much more powerful in oxidising, than Cl_2.The reason being, hydration enthalpy of F– ions (515 kJ mol–1) is much higher than that of Cl– ion (381 kJ mol–1). the dissociation energy of bond  F-F is less than Cl-Cl bond but The former factor more than compensate the less negative electron gain enthalpy of F2. Hence it is a much stronger oxidising agent.

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