Choose the correct statement applicable for the reaction: 2 H 2 O + 2 F 2 → 4 HF + O 2

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Choose the correct statement applicable for the reaction: $2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{~F}_{2} \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{HF}+\mathrm{O}_{2}$

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)COMEDKCOMEDK 2015

Options:

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.

Solution:

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The correct answer is: water is oxidised to $\mathrm{O}_{2}$.

Water is oxidised to $\mathrm{O}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{F}_{2}$ is reduced to $\mathrm{HF}$ as follows.

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