The high reactivity of Fluorine in groupVII (Group 17) K is due to 1. the weaker F-F bond 2. the extremely high oxidizing power of fluorine 3. the small size of the atoms or ions.

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The high reactivity of Fluorine in groupVII
(Group 17) K is due to
1. the weaker F-F bond
2. the extremely high oxidizing power of
43.
fluorine
3. the small size of the atoms or ions.
Transcribed Image Text:The high reactivity of Fluorine in groupVII (Group 17) K is due to 1. the weaker F-F bond 2. the extremely high oxidizing power of 43. fluorine 3. the small size of the atoms or ions.
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