Question

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

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Answer 1

The reaction $Xe{F}_4+O_2{F}_2\to Xe{F}_6+O_2$ is an example of a redox reaction.

The oxidation number of Xe increases from $+4$ in $Xe{F}_{4}to+6$ in $Xe{F}_6$. Hence, it is Xe is getting oxidised.

On the other hand, the oxidation number of oxygen decreases from $+1$ in $O_2{F}_2$ to $0$ in $O_2$. Hence, it is getting reduced.