Consider the reaction of water with F_(2) and suggest in terms of oxidation and reduction whichh species are oxidised/reduced

Consider the reaction of water with F_(2) and suggest in terms of oxid

1.	Consider the reaction of water with F_(2) and suggest in terms of oxidation and reduction whichh species are oxidised/reduced
Answer» SOLUTION : (I) Water `(H_(2)O)` is oxidised to `O_(2)`. (ii) Fluorine `(F_(2))` is REDUCED to `F^(-)` ions or HF