Amongst halogens,fluorine is the most powerful oxidizing agent because:

  • A
    Fluorine has the highest electron affinity
  • B
    Fluorine is the most electronegative
  • C
    The dissociation energy for the fluorine molecule is the lowest
  • D
    All of the above are correct

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Which of the following statements is false?

Consider the following statements about the oxides of halogens:
$A$. At room temperature,$OF_2$ is thermally stable.
$B$. Order of stability of oxides of halogens is $I > Br > Cl$.
$C$. $I_2O_5$ is used in the estimation of $CO$.
$D$. $ClO_2$ is used as a bleaching agent.
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