Question

Justify the reaction as redox reaction: 

H₂O(s) + F₂(g) → HF (g) + HOF (g)

Answer 1

In the above reaction, F, is reduced to HF and oxidized to one HOF. Therefore, it is a redox reaction. HOF is unstable half and decomposes to form O₂ and HF.

In this reaction, F of HOF is reduced while O is oxidized. Therefore, it is a redox disproportionation reaction.