Question

Select the classification for the following reaction.
F2(g) + 2NaCl(s) --> 2NaF(s) + Cl2(g)

Answer 1

Answer: Displacement reaction

Explanation:

The reaction

F2(g) + 2NaCl(s) --> 2NaF(s) + Cl2(g) is a displacement reaction because fluorine F2 displaced chlorine from the solution of its salt due to the relatively higher reactive potential of fluorine compared to chlorine among electronegative elements.

Thus, a salt of fluorine, NaF is formed while chlorine is displaced to just chlorine gas