Chemistry · REDOX REACTIONS

Fluorine reacts vigorously with water according to the reaction: \( 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{l}) + 2\text{F}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow 4\text{HF}(\text{aq}) + \text{O}_2(\text{g}) \). In this reaction, fluorine undergoes:

A
Oxidation only
B
Disproportionation
C
Reduction only
D
Neither oxidation nor reduction

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Correct answer · Option C

Reduction only

Explanation

Fluorine changes its oxidation state from 0 in \( \text{F}_2 \) to \( -1 \) in \( \text{HF} \), which is a decrease in oxidation number, representing reduction only.

Fluorine reacts vigorously with water according to the reaction: \( 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{l}) + 2\text{F}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow 4\text{HF}(\text{aq}) + \text{O}_2(\text{g}) \). In this reaction, fluorine undergoes:

Correct answer · Option C

Explanation

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Fluorine reacts vigorously with water according to the reaction: \( 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{l}) + 2\text{F}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow 4\text{HF}(\text{aq}) + \text{O}_2(\text{g}) \). In this reaction, fluorine undergoes:

Correct answer · Option C

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