NCERT Problem 7.4 - Redox Reactions

Question: Explain why fluorine reacting with water to form HF and HOF is a redox reaction.

Answer: F changes from 0 to -1 and O changes from -2 to 0; therefore fluorine is reduced and oxygen is oxidised.

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