Question

Statement 1: $O_2$ is a stronger reducing agent than $F_2$
Statement 2: $F_2$ is more electronegative

• A. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
• B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
• C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
• D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct (A): $F_2$ is a stronger oxidizing agent than $O_2$. Since reduction potential of $F_2/2F^{\ominus }$ is greater than the reduction potential ofO $O_2/2O^{2-}$. Moreover, $F_2$ oxidises $H_{2}O$ to $O_2$
$2F_2(g)+2H_{2}O(l)⟶4H^{\oplus }(aq)+4F^{\ominus }(aq)+O_2(g)$