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The strongest oxidizing agent among the following is:

A. Chlorine
B. Iodine
C. Fluorine
D. Oxygen
Answer» C. Fluorine
Explanation: An oxidizing agent is a chemical species that removes an electron from another species. Fluorine, having the largest positive value of electrode potential, is the strongest oxidizing agent. As a matter of fact, all halogens have a tendency to take up electrons and thus act as strong oxidizing agents.
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