Consider the reaction of water with F 2 and suggest, in ...

NCERT Class XI Chemistry Hydrogen Solutions

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Consider the reaction of water with F2 and suggest, in terms of oxidation and reduction, which species are oxidised/reduced?

Solution:

2F2(g)+2H2O(l) → 4H(aq)++4F(aq)–+O2(g)
In this reaction, H2O is oxidised to oxygen by F2. Fluorine has been reduced to F– ion.

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