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Identify the following reaction as oxidation and reduction F2(g)+2e-/2F-(aq)​

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Answer:

Reduction

Step-by-step explanation:

The oxidation reduction reactions are called redox reaction. These reactions are take place by gaining or losing the electrons and oxidation state of elements are changed.

Oxidation:

Oxidation involve the removal of electrons and oxidation state of atom of an element is increased.

Reduction:

Reduction involve the gain of electron and oxidation number is decreased.

In given reaction fluorine gas gain two electron and form fluoride ions.

F₂(g) + 2e⁻ → 2F⁻(aq)

The given reaction is reduction because oxidation state is decreased from zero to -1.

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