Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

by Kotz, John C.; Treichel, Paul M.; Townsend, John R.; Treichel, David A.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1133949649

ISBN 13: 978-1-13394-964-0

Chapter 21 The Chemistry of the Main Group Elements - 21-10 The Halogens, Group 7A - Review & Check for Section 21-10 - Page 851: 2

Answer

c. ) $F_2$ is prepared industrially by electrolysis of aqueous NaF is not correct.

Work Step by Step

Fluorine cannot be prepared by electrolysis of aqueous solution of a fluoride because when we pass current through the aqueous solution of a fluoride, fluorine gas is produced. If fluorine reacts with water, it produces Hydrogen fluoride.

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