Chlorine has a large negative electron affinity. Therefore, chlorine is most likely to:
A) act as an oxidizing agent
B) have a small first ionization energy
C) act as a reducing agent
D) form a basic oxide
E) release electrons readily to other atoms

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Chlorine has a large negative electron affinity, meaning it has a strong tendency to gain electrons. This makes it a good oxidizing agent, as it can easily accept electrons from other atoms to become reduced itself.

Chlorine Has a Large Negative Electron Affinity