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How is fluorine (F2) prepared by Whytlaw-Gray method? Draw a diagram

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Electrolysis of fused potassium hydrogen fluoride KHF2 is carried out in electrically heated copper cell which also acts as cathode. Graphite anode is used. Fluorine is obtained at anode. Hydrogen is obtained at cathode.
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