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In the reaction: 2F<sub>2</sub> + 2H<sub>2</sub>O → 4HF + O<sub>2</sub>, fluorine is:

Answer: Reduced from 0 to -1.

  • A Oxidised from -1 to 0
  • B Reduced from 0 to -1
  • C Acting as reducing agent
  • D Undergoing disproportionation

Correct answer: B. Reduced from 0 to -1

Explanation: F₂ contains F at 0; in HF, F is -1. F₂ gains electrons (reduction) and is the oxidising agent. Oxygen in H₂O is oxidised from -2 to 0 in O₂.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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