Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Write two reactions to explain amphoteric nature of water.

Fluorine is a strong oxidising agent, it oxidises

H_{2} O

O_{2}

O_{3}

. The reactions are as follows

2 F_{2} (g) + 2 H_{2} O (l) \to O_{2} (g) + 4 H^{+} (aq) + 4 F^{-} (aq)

3 F_{2} (g) + 3 H_{2} O (l) \to O_{3} (g) + 6 H^{+} (aq) + 6 F^{-} (aq)