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Write the reactions of F_2 and Cl_2 with water. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :Fluorine vigorously reacts with water and oxidises water to `O_(2)` `2H_(2)O + 2F_(2) to 4HF + O_(2)` Chlorine dissolves in water to form hypochlorous acid which upon standing LIBERATES nascent oxygen and shows bleaching action. `Cl_(2)+ H_(2)O to underset(HCl + [O])underset(darr)(HClO + HCl)` Nascent oxygen Coloured substances + [O] `to` colourless |
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