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प्रश्न
The electron affinity of an element X is greater than that of element Y.
How is the oxidising power of X likely to compare with that of Y?
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उत्तर
Oxidising power of X > Y. Elements with high electron affinity accept electrons more easily and hence have greater oxidising power.
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