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One mole of fluorine is reacted with two moles of hot concentrated $\mathrm{KOH}$. The products formed are $\mathrm{KF}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{O}_2$. The molar ratio of $\mathrm{KF}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{O}_2$, respectively is
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Options:
  • A $1: 1: 2$
  • B $2: 1: 0.5$
  • C $1: 2: 1$
  • D $2: 1: 2$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $2: 1: 0.5$
Stoichiometric equation for the reaction is
$$
\mathrm{F}_2+2 \mathrm{KOH} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{KF}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_2
$$

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