Choose the $CORRECT$ reason for fluorine being a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine.
$I$. Low enthalpy of dissociation of $F-F$ bond
$II$. High hydration enthalpy of $F^-$
$III$. Low atomisation enthalpy of $F_2$

  • A
    Only $I$
  • B
    Only $II$
  • C
    $I$ and $III$ only
  • D
    Both $I$ and $II$

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