Consider the halogens in the periodic table. Where would you expect to find the strongest oxidizing agent?

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AFirst element of the halogens
BLast element of the halogens
CSecond element of the halogens
DMiddle element of the halogens
EAny of the halogens are about the same

✓ Correct answer: A. First element of the halogens The correct answer is: First element of the halogens. The trends among the halogens mirror the trends for electronegativity and oxidizing strength in the periodic table. The oxidizing strength increases towards the top of the column.

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