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Write redox reaction between fluorine and water.

This is the oxidation reaction as electrons are released.

This is the reduction reaction as electrons are consumed.

Now, adding both the reactions, we get

So we can see that oxidation and reduction taking place simultaneously.

Phosphoric acid is preferred over sulphuric acid in preparing hydrogen peroxide from peroxides. Why?

How will you account for 104.5° bond angle in water?

Write two reactions to explain amphoteric nature of water.

Correlate the items listed in Column I with those listed in Column II. Find out as many correlations as you can.