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Give reasons - The oxidizing power of elements increases from left to right along a period.
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The oxidizing power of elements increases from left to right along a period because electro-negativity and the non metallic character increases from left to right. As oxidizing power depends on tendency to gain electrons and non-metals are good oxidizing agents hence oxidizing power of elements increases across a period.
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