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Q. $OF_{2}$ is called oxygen difluoride because

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Solution:

In $OF _{2}$, oxygen is electropositive as compared to fluorine. The name of electropositive element is written first followed by the name of electronegative element. Electronegativity of oxygen is less than that of fluorine.