Question

Why do halogen act as oxidising agent

Answer 1

Explanation:

Oxidation is a loss of electrons and the oxidizing agent is a chemical species that undergoes a chemical reaction in which it gains one or more electrons. They are having electronegativity character also. therefore they have a high tendency to gain an electron and thus act as a strong oxidizing agent.

Answer 2

Explanation:

halogen have electronegativity character therefore they have high tendency to gain an electron and thus acts as an oxidising agent

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