Which of the following statement is `//`are correct regarding `F^(-)` and `CI^(-)`
(i) `Cl^(-)` can give up an electron more easily than `F^(-)`
(ii) `Cl^(-)` is smaller in size than `F^(-)`
(iii) `Cl^(-)` is a better reducing agent then `F^(-)`
(iv) `F^(-)` can be oxidized more readily than `Cl^(-)`
A. (1) and (i)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. (i),(ii) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iv)
(i) `Cl^(-)` can give up an electron more easily than `F^(-)`
(ii) `Cl^(-)` is smaller in size than `F^(-)`
(iii) `Cl^(-)` is a better reducing agent then `F^(-)`
(iv) `F^(-)` can be oxidized more readily than `Cl^(-)`
A. (1) and (i)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. (i),(ii) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iv)
Correct Answer – 1
`2Cl^(-)+F_(2)rarr2F^(-)+Cl_(2)`
`CI^(-)` ion can give up an electron more easily than `F^(-)` because `E_(Cl_(2)//Cl^(-))^(Ɵ) lt E_(F_(2)//F^(-))^(Ɵ)`