SAQ : Give the chemical equation for the reaction of fluorine with water. What is the speciality of this reaction?

Question

Give the chemical equation for the reaction of fluorine with water. What is the speciality of this reaction?

Answer

The chemical equation for the reaction of fluorine (F₂) with water (H₂O) is:

F₂ + H₂O → 2HF + [O]

The speciality of this reaction is that fluorine is the most reactive halogen and it can react explosively with water, releasing hydrogen fluoride gas and oxygen as products.