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In the reactions of water with F2, water acts as


A

oxidant

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reductant

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Both (a) and (b)

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Neither of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

reductant


3F2(g)+3H2O(l)O3(g)+6H+(aq)+6F(aq)

The oxidation state of fluorine reduces from 0 to -1. Water is a reducing agent here.


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