Which among the following is the correct arrangement of halogens in the increasing order of their oxidizing nature ?
F, Cl, Br, I
Cl, Br, F, I
Br, I, Cl, F
I, Br, Cl, F
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2023
– For halogens, oxidizing power decreases down the group (from F to I).
– This is due to decreasing electronegativity and electron affinity.
– The order of oxidizing strength is F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂.
– The increasing order of oxidizing nature is I < Br < Cl < F.