Periodic Table And Periodicity

Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine because :

(a) F-F bond has a low enthalpy of dissociation.

(b) Fluoride ion (F^\(-\)) has high hydration enthalpy.

(c) Electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than chlorine.

(d) Fluorine has a very small size.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given :