Which of the following statements is accurate?

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Option B is correct because iodine (I2) is a solid at room temperature that readily sublimates, making it volatile. Chlorine (Cl2) is indeed a strong oxidizing agent but not the strongest. Bromine (Br2) is less reactive than chlorine. Additionally, chlorine is soluble in water, forming a pale yellow solution.

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