COMEDK · Chemistry · 22. p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Choose the correct statement applicable for the reaction: \(2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{~F}_{2} \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{HF}+\mathrm{O}_{2}\)
- A water is oxidised to \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\).
- B \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\) is oxidised to HF.
- C water is reduced to \(\mathrm{HF}\).
- D \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\) acts as reducing agent in the reaction.
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(A) water is oxidised to \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\).
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Water is oxidised to \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{F}_{2}\) is reduced to \(\mathrm{HF}\) as follows.
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