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Which of the following is the displays the most basic nature in water?(a) Fluoride(b) Chloride(c) Bromide(d) IodideThe question was asked in an internship interview.My enquiry is from P-Block Elements topic in chapter P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct option is (a) Fluoride

To elaborate: The fluoride ION is actually not an oxidizing AGENT. DUE to its high electronegativity and high reactivity, it converts WATER to FORM hydroxide ions. The reaction is given by 2F^– + H2O → H – F – H^– + OH^–.



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