Question

Which of the following reactions is an example of a redox reaction?

• A. XeF₆ + H₂O → XeOF₄ + 2HF
• B. XeF₆ + 2H₂O → XeO₂ F₂ + 4HF
• C. XeF₄ + O₂ F₂ → XeF₆ + O₂
• D. XeF₂ + PF₅ → [XeF]⁺ PF6 ⁻

Answer 1

The correct option is C

XeF₄ + O₂ F₂ → XeF₆ + O₂

Redox reaction

1. Any chemical process in which the oxidation number of a participating chemical species changes is an oxidation-reduction reaction, often known as a redox reaction. The phrase refers to a broad range of processes.
2. Electrons travel between reactants that are already in touch in a redox reaction. Changes in the oxidation states of the organisms can then be used to measure how so many atoms are transferred.

The correct answer is option C

${\mathrm{XeF}}_4+{\mathrm{O}}_2{\mathrm{F}}_2\to {\mathrm{XeF}}_6+{\mathrm{O}}_2$

Where Xenon (Xe) is oxidized and Oxygen (O₂) is reduced. The oxidation number of Xe grows from +4 to +4 in the chemical equation above, while the oxidation number of oxygen reduces from +1 to 0. Therefore, it is an example of a redox reaction.

Incorrect option A,B,D explanation

In a redox reaction, electrons will flow between reactants that are already in the interface. This electron transport can be taken a gander at changes in the organisms' oxidation states.

The concluding statement is option C.