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OF2 is called oxygen difluoride because -

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elecetronegativity of oxygen is less than that of fluorine
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F is prior to O alphabetically
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oxygen has higher electronegativity than fluorine
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oxygen has less electron affinity than fluorine
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Solution

The correct option is A elecetronegativity of oxygen is less than that of fluorine
In OF₂, oxygen is electropositive as compared to fluorine. The name of electropositive element is written first followed by the name of electronegative element. Electronegativity of oxygen is less than that of fluorine.
Option A is correct.

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