COMEDK2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Choose the correct statement applicable for the reaction: 2 H ₂ O +2 ~F ₂ 4 HF + O ₂
Options
- Awater is oxidised to O ₂ .
- BF ₂ is oxidised to HF.
- Cwater is reduced to HF .
- DF ₂ acts as reducing agent in the reaction.
Correct answer
A. water is oxidised to O ₂ .
Step-by-step solution
Water is oxidised to O ₂ and F ₂ is reduced to HF as follows.