Question

which of the halogens is the strongest oxidizing agent? justify your answer.

Answer 1

Astantine is the strongest oxidizing agent because down the group size increases and valence electron goes far from the centre and hence it becomes easy for the atom to loose electron and as we know that loss of electron is termed to be as oxidation hence ASTANTINE

Answer 2

fluorine is the strongest oxidant among the halogens and so among all of the elements