Which of the following is strongest oxidising agent?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) F2

Explanation:
• Fluorine (F₂) is the most powerful oxidizing agent among the halogens and in the entire periodic table.
• This is due to its high electronegativity and low bond dissociation enthalpy.
• It has the highest positive standard reduction potential (+2.87 V).

Information Booster:
• Halogens' oxidizing power decreases down the group: F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂.
• Iodine (I₂) is the strongest reducing agent among the halide ions (I⁻).

Additional Knowledge:
I2 (Option a)
• Weakest oxidizing agent among halogens.
Cl2 (Option b)
• Strong oxidizing agent but weaker than F₂.
Br2 (Option d)
• Intermediate oxidizing strength.

So the correct answer is (c)