KCET2019ChemistryRedox Reactions
Which of the following statement is correct?
Options
- A( F ₂ ) oxidises ( H ₂ O ) to ( O ₂ ) but ( Cl ₂ ) does not
- BFluoride is a good oxidizing agent
- C( Cl ₂ ) oxidises ( H ₂ O ) to ( O ₂ ) but ( F ₂ ) does not
- D( Cl ₂ ) is a stronger oxidizing agent than ( F ₂ )
Correct answer
A. ( F ₂ ) oxidises ( H ₂ O ) to ( O ₂ ) but ( Cl ₂ ) does not
Step-by-step solution
(A) [ array l 2 ~F _ 2(g) +2 H ₂ O _ (1) 4 H _ (a q) +4 ~F _ (a q) ⁻+ O _ 2(g) X _ 2(g) + H ₂ O _ (l) HX _ (a q) + HOX _ (a q) array ]